AI Damage2006 Fleetwood Expedition: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Fleetwood Expedition filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 7
What fails most often
- 1 Visibility 86% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 14% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 14% of all complaints
- Visibility: 6 complaints (86% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (14% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 7 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 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 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.
The windows on the motorcoach are double pane and or foggy on the inside. It is a definite safety hazard, especially the windows on the driver and passenger side. It is difficult to see the rearview mirrors with the foggy windows.
While parked, the vehicle caught fire underneath the dashboard. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,700.
The contact stated that the seal on the passenger and driver's side windows were fractured and caused the windows to constantly become foggy. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,000.
Thermal pane windows on both the drivers and passenger sides of my recreational vehicle are fogging between the glass panes restricting vision especially at night. A search on the internet revealed that this is a common problem.
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 12,538 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 34% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Expedition has 4 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 7, above average.
What to check before buying
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Fleetwood Expedition?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: visibility, electrical system, structure. Total complaints: 7. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: windows, sunroof (71%), smoke, burning smell, fire (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 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 2006 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 2006 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.