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Fleetwood SouthwindModel year report

2005 Fleetwood Southwind Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
20,000miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Fleetwood Southwind (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2005 Fleetwood Southwind. The part named most often is visibility, with 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and engine cooling (1). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 88% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 20,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “The side windows have fogged up to the point I can't see out the passenger side mirror. I have had numerous close calls trying to change lanes. I had all 13 windows replaced in 2014. Now in march 2016 they are starting to fog up again.”

NHTSA complaint #10860840, filed 2016-04, 30,000 miles

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2005 Fleetwood Southwind. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the brakes quit working when tried to stop the vehicle. He received a recall notice. He called the dealer and the manufacturer and was unable to speak with them. The failure mileage was 7,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10315589, filed 2010-03, 7,000 miles

Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2005 Fleetwood Southwind. The contact stated that the engine failed when the cruise control was engaged. The contact stated that the engine functioned as normal until the cruise control was activated. The vehicle had not been to the dealer. The failure and current mileages were 51,000. Updated 7/23/12”

NHTSA complaint #10459161, filed 2012-05, 51,000 miles

Other or unknown: “We are unable to read what gear it is in and some other indicators that are in the display window above steering. We also had to have the model 1200 dometic refridgerater replaced after overheating and shorted out electrical system including the reset electrical plug in bathroom and generator switch twice, because the replacement refridgerater still had the same recalled part on it, it overheated again, had to call fire department and the water heater and the microwave which are all on the same electrical breaker fried and had to be replaced”

NHTSA complaint #11151174, filed 2018-11, 24,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

88% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 17,905 and 24,000 miles.

25%0–1050%10–2513%25–5013%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 20,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2005 Fleetwood Southwind → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2005 Fleetwood Southwind.

Other model years of the Fleetwood Southwind

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2005820,0004———Not enough data
20041314,1948———Not enough data
20032425,0008———Stable
2000814,2504———Not enough data
1999728,1772———Not enough data
19981316,0001———Not enough data
1997853,7502———Not enough data
19961140,6901———Not enough data
19951576,0000———Stable
1994923,0000———Not enough data
19935—1———Not enough data
1991625,6320———Not enough data

All Fleetwood Southwind model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Fleetwood Southwind have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2005 Fleetwood Southwind as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2005 Fleetwood Southwind is reported most often?

Visibility is named most often, in 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.

Has the 2005 Fleetwood Southwind been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Fleetwood Southwind reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 20,000 miles and the middle half falls between 17,905 and 24,000 miles; 88% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.