On certain camping trailers, the innovative design technologies roof lift system is defective and may fail allowing the roof to collapse unexpectedly.
2004-2005 · 2 model years
Viking Saga Problems by year
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Viking Saga across 2 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 2005 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (4). The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the equipment & accessories.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Saga complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Saga problems
Viking Saga recalls 1
Latest Saga complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 viking saga. While cranking the roof lift system, the roof dropped down and became stuck halfway. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact stated that the failure was similar to nhtsa campaign number: 05v364000 (equipment). There was no mileage. *Dt *dt vin not available.*Jb
I have recently discovered there was a recall I was not made aware of on the lift system of this trailer. It is already documented here under number 05v364000 . However viking gives a story about who used to own the company and is now out of business etc, so now I'd have to pay for the repairs myself if I want the dangerous condition remedied.
2005 Saga 2107 camper has a problem with the direct drive lift system, when turning the lift crank handle the mechanism abruptly skips. ***No answer required*** *ts *sc
The vehicle was recalled on august 18, 2005 for a possible roof system failure that could cause the roof to collapse (recall id #05v364000) and I was told by the manufacturer not to use it. I returned it to the dealer on september 9, 2005 for repairs and it has been there since, unrepaired. The manufacturer now refuses to speak to me, saying I will be contacted by someone from "corporate. *Jb
Questions about the Viking Saga
Which Viking Saga years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2005 (4). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2005 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Viking Saga problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (2), equipment & accessories (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Viking Saga have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Viking Saga model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data