AI Damage2005 Fleetwood Expedition: common problems
Owners of the 2005 Fleetwood Expedition filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility and structure. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 11
What fails most often
- 1 Visibility 82% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 27% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 18% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 9% of all complaints
- Visibility: 9 complaints (82% of all).
- Structure: 3 complaints (27% of all).
- Engine: 2 complaints (18% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (9% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 11 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 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 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.
Dual pane window seals rupture and dual pane windows become foggy and stained making visibilty terrible and unsafe. Especially can't see your mirrors. According to forums it appears to be a very common problem among fleetwood products.
While driving various speeds, the driver and passenger side windows retained moisture and caused a glare due to the sunlight. The failure occurred constantly. The motor home was not diagnosed nor repaired. The defogger feature failed to rectify the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.
I looked toward the back of the coach and the rear bedroom was full of smoke. When I finally got the coach to a service center, it was determined that the exhaust system had a hole in it near the engine. The coach only had 32000 miles.
Our drivers side window is so fogged that it is extremely dangerous for us to drive it .others have the fog as well, I am just disgusted with the fact it is now so dangerous. I understand from other websites this has been a common problem with these windows.
In the middle of the night in one place that I didn't have any light just the cars passing I had to stop because the engine failsafe mode was on. I stop to read the manual for to know what I have to do? After 20 min without leaving the car because I was alone I start driving again so slow to my house.
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 10,520 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 29% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Expedition has 4 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 11, above average.
What to check before buying
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- 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 Expedition?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: visibility, structure, engine. Total complaints: 11. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: windows, sunroof (82%), smoke, burning smell, fire (9%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2005 Fleetwood Expedition?
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 Expedition 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.