2006 Fleetwood Southwind: common problems

Owners of the 2006 Fleetwood Southwind filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility and latches, locks, linkages. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 4

What fails most often

1 Visibility 50% of all complaints
2 Latches, locks, linkages 25% of all complaints
3 Service brakes 25% of all complaints
4 Structure 25% of all complaints

Circle size and colour show each component’s share of NHTSA complaints. Schematic only, not a drawing of the exact model.

Visibility: 2 complaints (50% of all).
Latches, locks, linkages: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Service brakes: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Structure: 1 complaints (25% of all).

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 4 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

door locks, latches, handles1 · 25%
oil leak or consumption1 · 25%
overheating, coolant loss1 · 25%
windows, sunroof1 · 25%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
Visibility	2	0	0
Latches, locks, linkages	1	0	0
Service brakes	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.

All of the windows fog internally between the double pane glass windows, causing extreme poor visibility. The front passenger window is the worst, causing extreme poor visibility especially when changing lanes and making right turns. We are unable to see the outside passenger side rear view mirror clearly!
Visibility · 2013-09-05 · NHTSA complaint #10542109
Upon further examination he noticed there was oil leaking near the brakes. An independent mechanic informed the contact that the seal which held the oil that lubricated the bearings was leaking because of overheating. The vehicle was repaired.
Service brakes · 2010-10-12 · NHTSA complaint #10360062
Leaking of motorhome roof due to faulty skylites,motorhome manufacturer denies leaking from skylites. Skylites are a little over one year old, and excessive dry-rotting has occurred.
Visibility · 2007-12-23 · NHTSA complaint #10212626
Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to enter or exit the motor home, the door latch locked without warning. The door lock would not open by use of the key. The motor home was inspected by a dealer who replaced the door latch and lock assembly, but the problem persisted. The manufacturer was notified.
Latches, locks, linkages · 2006-09-21 · NHTSA complaint #10168889

When owners complained

NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.

20061
20071
20101
20131

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Southwind has 5 complaints (33 years in the data). This year has 4, below average.

What to check before buying

Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.

Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Fleetwood Southwind?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: visibility, latches, locks, linkages, service brakes. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: door locks, latches, handles (25%), oil leak or consumption (25%), overheating, coolant loss (25%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Fleetwood Southwind?

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 Southwind 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

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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.