- The problem
- On certain camping trailers, the innovative design technologies roof lift system is defective and may fail allowing the roof to collapse unexpectedly.
- The risk
- Should this occur, there is potential for personal injury to any occupants inside the trailer at the time of failure.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary parts. The recall began on october 27, 2005. Owners may contact their local dealers. If unable to find a local dealer, contact viking at 1-800-239-6157.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Viking Legend Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2005 Viking Legend with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1) and the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2005 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2004 has 3 and the 2006 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Legend year, for its age
#362 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Viking Legend problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2005 Viking Legend recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2005 Viking Legend
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Dt: 2005 viking legend. The consumer received nhtsa recall 05v364000 concerning roof and pillars failure on august 20, 2005. The letter stated the vehicle should be taken to dealer within 10 days. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where it was purchased. They knew nothing of the recall. Once they were informed of the recall the consumer was told the part was on order. Now the part was not on order, but, a prop was being sent until the part could be obtained. She found this out this morning when she called to check the status of the part. *Ak the consumer was told the part was being manufactured and would take 6-8 weeks. *Jb
Dt: the caller reported a failure of pop up camper three weeks ago and got a recall yesterday. She said the dealer had the camper for three weeks and has done nothing to fix it. Dealer said they do not have the parts to fix it. Manufacturer said they will send the parts when they get them. Caller was told three times the parts will be shipped but they have not done it yet.*Ak
Viking Legend: every year compared
All Legend years2005 Viking Legend vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Viking Legend | 2 | 1 | C | |
| 2005 Viking Saga | 4 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2005 Viking Epic | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2005 Viking Futura | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2005 Viking Legend
Does the 2005 Viking Legend have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Viking Legend: recreational vehicle / trailer (August 2005). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Viking Legend?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1), body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2005 Viking Legend had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 31, 2005 and the latest on October 14, 2005. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2005 Viking Legend a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 46 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Viking Legend year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Viking Legend years have the most complaints?
2004 (3), 2005 (2), 1998 (1). See every Viking Legend year compared.
What should I do if my 2005 Viking Legend has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data