2005 K-Z NEW Vision Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 450miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 K-Z NEW Vision (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2005 K-Z NEW Vision. The part named most often is tires, with 5 complaints (71% of the total), followed by equipment (1) and body and structure (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 450 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Equipment 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.
- Tires5 71%
- Equipment1 14%
- Body and structure1 14%
- Suspension1 14%
Example complaints
Tires: “We have tireco/nankang tires on our trailer, in june we were traveling to falls city nebraska and had a blow out on one tire, the tread piled off and left tire inflated, nankang replaced the tire, last weekend my husband took the trailer to ogallala nebraska and they had a blow out, this time it tore up our trailer, same thing, the tread came off the tire. I believe there is a problem with these tires, now our insurance is going to have to pay to fix our camper, on top of having to buy a tire in kearney nebraska.”
NHTSA complaint #10173831, filed 2006-11, 400 milesBody and structure: “The contact stated after a rain storm, water was present on the built in dresser of the bedroom in the fifth wheel travel trailer. The dealer and manufacturer were notified. A representative from the manufacturer inspected the vehicle, and determined the metal structure between the ceiling and the roof punctured the outer roof coating allowing rainwater to enter the trailer. Additionally, the wooden trim along the floor began to separate without warning. Upon further inspection, it was revealed, the wooden floor underneath the carpeting was rotten and wet from the rainwater as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #10169205, filed 2006-09, 500 milesSuspension: “2005 kz rv sportsmen sportster 24' travel trailer had incorrect axles. Trailer specification listed 2-5200lb axles, it came from the factory with 2-3500lb axles. Trailer was rated at 10,400lbs. Trailer was loaded to 8,200 lbs which resulted in trailer being overloaded for the existing axles. Had blow out on left rear tire and tore up fender wells on both sides of trailer.”
NHTSA complaint #10207012, filed 2007-10Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 400 and 500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 10V559000Nov 12, 2010EquipmentCovers: K-Z NEW Vision 2005–2006, Kzrv Escalade 2005, 2008–2009, Montego BAY 2008–2009 +1 more
Kzrv is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.
Recall details for the 2005 K-Z NEW Vision → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2005 K-Z NEW Vision.
Other model years of the K-Z NEW Vision
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7 | 450 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All K-Z NEW Vision model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 K-Z NEW Vision have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2005 K-Z NEW Vision as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 K-Z NEW Vision is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 5 complaints (71% of the total), followed by equipment with 1.
Has the 2005 K-Z NEW Vision been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2005 K-Z NEW Vision reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 450 miles and the middle half falls between 400 and 500 miles; 100% 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.