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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2005 Fleetwood Southwind Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
50%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
20,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Fleetwood Southwind, 50% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“Drivers and passenger side windows fog and get moisture between the 2 pieces of glass which causes mineral build up thus greatly reduces visibility of mirrors. Vehicle is a class a motorhome.”

NHTSA complaint #11030736, filed 2017-10, 18,000 miles

“Both driver side and passenger side dual glazed windows are fogged up and making driving hazardous. The other windows in the motor home are fogging up as well. I've checked other forums on-line have found this to be a problem with other owners as well.”

NHTSA complaint #10456054, filed 2012-04, 9,000 miles

“Windows are fogged up. The drivers side window & passenger side window are the worst. Can't see out side mirrors. Have had several close calls, changing lanes.”

NHTSA complaint #10357217, filed 2010-09, 22,000 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2005450%
200418%
2000225%
1999229%
199818%
1996327%
199517%

Other parts of the 2005 Fleetwood Southwind

Brakes
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Fleetwood Southwind

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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