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2005 Haulmark Trailer problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2005 Haulmark Trailer — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2005 compare to other Trailer years?

Trailer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted3 complaints1981: 1 complaints1991: 0 complaints1992: 0 complaints1996: 0 complaints1997: 1 complaints1998: 1 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 2 complaints2004: 3 complaints2005: 2 complaints2006: 2 complaints2008: 2 complaints2009: 3 complaints
Trailer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2005 Haulmark Trailer problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure150%
Suspension150%

Does the 2005 Haulmark Trailer have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

05V286000Trailer HitchJune 20, 2005 · 1,003 units

Defect

CERTAIN TANDEM AXLE ENCLOSED TRAILERS WITH A GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) OF 10,000 POUNDS AND UNDER, MAY HAVE DEFECTIVE BALL COUPLERS (MANUFACTURING DATE OF N0315) WHICH COULD FAIL IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS.

Consequence

SHOULD THE COUPLER FAIL, THE TRAILER MAY DISCONNECT FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

OWNERS SHOULD INSPECT THE COUPLER TO SEE IF THE DATE CODE IS N0315. HAULMARK WILL ARRANGE FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE NECESSARY REPAIRS WITHOUT CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HAULMARK AT 1-866-393-6053.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“FRONT CAP OF A 2005 HAULMARK TRAILER HAS SPLIT OPEN. THIS CREATES AN UNSAFE OPERATING CONDITION. THE PLASTIC CAP COULD BE TORN FROM THE FRONT OF THE TRAILER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND CAUSE A COLLISION, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO OTHERS ON THE HIGHWAY. I CANNOT USE THE TRAILER DUE TO THIS CONDITION. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · May 20, 2006

“I WAS DRIVING WITH THE TRAILER ATTACHED TO MY TRUCK AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE TRAILER AXLE BROKE WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. THE TRAILER SWERVED ON THE ROAD ALMOST HITTING EVERYTHING IN ITS PATH. LATER THAT DAY MY TRUCK DID NOT WANT TO START ANYMORE I AM NOT SURE IF THAT HAS SOMETHING TO DO DIRECTLY WITH…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · June 19, 2006

2005 Haulmark Trailer — common questions

Is the 2005 Haulmark Trailer reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2005 Haulmark Trailer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2005 Haulmark Trailer. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.