AI Damage2005 Fleetwood Excursion: common problems
Owners of the 2005 Fleetwood Excursion filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 10
What fails most often
- 1 Visibility 60% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 20% of all complaints
- 3 Equipment 20% of all complaints
- 4 Structure 20% of all complaints
- 5 Electrical system 10% of all complaints
- 6 Exterior lighting 10% of all complaints
- Visibility: 6 complaints (60% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (20% of all).
- Equipment: 2 complaints (20% of all).
- Structure: 2 complaints (20% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (10% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 10 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 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.
While driving various speeds, a foggy substance appeared in between the double panel window glass. The rv was not taken to the dealer. The rv was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was 45,000.
Most of the rv windows have fogged over and can't be cleaned as the fog/haze is inside the windows. The winshield is the only glass that is clear the driver side window is extremely fogged and interfers with viewing the outside rearview mirror.
The contact stated that in between the double panel window glass, a foggy substance appeared. There were nine other windows that exhibited the substance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Coolant gas was open to lp gas heating element flame for possible uncontrolled ignition leading to possible fire to coach. Area extremely hot which suspects a small fire occurred. Refrigerator cooling unit had to be completely replaced.
Improper installation of slide out seals on fleetwood excursion motor home. Warranty has since expired, but manufacturer refuses to pay for repair. Stated that it was my fault for not inspecting mounting screws, even though they cannot be seen from a normal viewpoint.
Three to four people have to lift and push and jerk in the slider. I can not use this rv because of fear and the slider does not fully close. Four or 5 times to dealer, their statement, they have no clue. Also in aaa motorhome magazine this is a major problem, fleetwood is hiding from the public.
-fire in awning motor inside motorhome -warped slide which could not be retracted and protruded from vehicle -constant frozen water components -leaks in ceiling which cause the roof integrity to be compromised causing an unsafe situation with multiple water incursions -no climate control for 5 months -constant…
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 10,921 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 30% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Excursion has 4 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 10, above average.
What to check before buying
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Fleetwood Excursion?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: visibility, engine and cooling, equipment. Total complaints: 10. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: windows, sunroof (60%), smoke, burning smell, fire (20%), jerking, harsh shifts (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2005 Fleetwood Excursion?
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 Fleetwood Excursion 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.
Other 2005 models
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 2026-11-05.