2005 National RV Dolphin Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 60%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 National RV Dolphin, 60% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,200 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.
“Brake failure. Brakes got hot and I had no brakes. I have a w 22 workhorse chassis on my rv . It is a 2004 chassis on a 2005 National Rv Dolphin .I was able to get stopped with out causing an accident. Workhorse has had a problem with the brakes on there 2000,2001,2003 w22 chassis.”
NHTSA complaint #10267206, filed 2009-04, 20,000 miles“2005 Dolphin on a chevy w 22 workhorse chassis..front brakes failed after 7500 miles..front rotors were heat cracked I was told from the dealer..called wh and told me it was not covered...never heard of rotors going bad at 7500 miles..have had other motor homes, and have always taken excellent care of my brakes with going down hills, etc..feel there is definitely a flaw in the breaking system on these vehicles..vehicle started shaking like the front end was falling apart coming back from a trip..limped it back to shop for evaluation..over $1000.00 repair bill...vehicle is not safe with these…”
NHTSA complaint #10258733, filed 2009-02, 7,698 miles“Failure of front brake calipers and subsequent cracking of brake rotors. Causing premature brake pad wear and decreased brake performance. Parts replaced at owners' expense. Parts available for inspection.”
NHTSA complaint #10183293, filed 2007-02, 13,200 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 60% |
| 2003 | 5 | 56% |
Other parts of the 2005 National RV Dolphin
← All problems reported for the 2005 National RV Dolphin
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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