AI Damage2006 Great Dane Trailer: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Great Dane Trailer filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and equipment. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 25% of all complaints
- 2 Equipment 25% of all complaints
- 3 Suspension 25% of all complaints
- 4 Tires 25% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 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.
Consumer was driving a 2005 international 9400i, but the 2006 great dane trailer he was towing had the tire blow out. Right rear tire on unit 1 blew. Tire re-tread from unit 1 struck unit 2 grill. (ohio traffic crash police report # 10-078-90. Updated 08/06/10
Tl* the contact's employer owns a 2006 great dane trailer. The electrical system h failed. The manufacturer diagnosed the trailer as needing a new wiring harness. The current and failure mileage was unknown. The trailer information unknown.
Dt*: the contact stated the rear and side light markers could not be seen in the rear mirrors when the trailer was being towed, although the glow was visible. The manufacturer was notified. Manufacturer: great dane trailers. Model: freedom
Rear axle of 2006 great dane trailer is over heating to the point that it melts the oil caps. Has been in the garage three times, each time they loosened the bearings 0.001 of an inch even though it states in the manual that adjusting nut should be torque to 50 lb-ft not loosened.
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 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Trailer has 2 complaints (13 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Great Dane Trailer?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, equipment, suspension. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: tires: bulges, blowouts (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Great Dane Trailer?
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 Great Dane Trailer 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.
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.