AI Damage2005 Fleetwood Providence: common problems
Owners of the 2005 Fleetwood Providence filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility and structure. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
What fails most often
- 1 Visibility 50% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 33% of all complaints
- Visibility: 3 complaints (50% of all).
- Structure: 2 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 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 contact stated that all of the windows in the vehicle became covered with fog which made it difficult to see out of the drivers side window. The windows were dual pane and the contact was concerned that the moisture trapped between the panes caused the fog to appear.
All the stationay windows are "fogging up" in my 2005 fleetwood motor home. The driver side window I can hardly see the rear view mirror through the glass. Because I can't see outer vehicle. My concern is the driver's side window is a safety concern..
The windows are foggy. The manufacturer of the windows is si-gi. The driver side window is so foggy it is sometimes impossible to see through the window to the mirror to change lanes. I contacted fleetwood and was told the motor home and all the parts were only had a year warranty. There was nothing they could do.
The windshield on my recently purchased 2005 fleetwood providence motorhome has a leak above the driver's side windshield. The dealer attempted to repair the leak with caulking but to no avail. The dealer would not consider this a warranty repair, so I paid.
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 Providence has 3 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 6, above average.
What to check before buying
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- 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 2005 Fleetwood Providence?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: visibility, structure. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: windows, sunroof (67%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2005 Fleetwood Providence?
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 Providence 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 2026-11-06.