AI Damage2005 Dutchmen Aerolite: common problems
Owners of the 2005 Dutchmen Aerolite filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and suspension. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 50% of all complaints
- 2 Suspension 33% of all complaints
- 3 Equipment 17% of all complaints
- 4 Latches, locks, linkages 17% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 17% of all complaints
- 6 Tires 17% of all complaints
- Structure: 3 complaints (50% of all).
- Suspension: 2 complaints (33% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Latches, locks, linkages: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Noticed that the counter top cracked and separated and the stove and refrigerator has lifted and the window in front of the sink has dropped below the counter top. All the panels on that side have either cracked or separated.
I have a dutchmen victory lane fifth wheel 2005 5 model in the spring of last year after I had the rv for one year the spring hanger that holds the leave spring on the rear axel of the rv broke while travel down the road. This year the rear leaf springs broke on the same axel.
On 9/11/06 I had a blowout. Did not make sense that a year old tire with very few miles should blowout. I found that the manufacturer data plate, attached to the trailer, specifies lt 235/85/r16 (load range e tires). Load range e is 10 ply.
Had to crawl out the exit window and take the door apart to get it open. The plate on the back of the door lock mechanism distorts under pressure, causing latch bolt to catch. It then will not release and door will not open. Had to remove locking mechanism and straighten the plate - not an option if you are locked in.
Dt: while on vacation, the caller noticed that the cabinets on the camper trailer were crooked and the doors would not close. The bumper was bent and the whole frame was bent on passenger's side. The caller stated that the cabinets were a problem since purchasing the camper trailer.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 13,281 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Aerolite has 3 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 6, above average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Dutchmen Aerolite?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, suspension, equipment. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: door locks, latches, handles (33%), windows, sunroof (33%), A/C or heater (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2005 Dutchmen Aerolite?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2005 Dutchmen Aerolite from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.