2004 Skyline Aljo problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2004 Skyline Aljo — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2004 compare to other Aljo years?

Aljo NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2004 Skyline Aljo problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Body & Structure	2	67%	▲ up
Suspension	1	33%	new

Does the 2004 Skyline Aljo have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08V394000OtherAugust 6, 2008 · 22,372 units

Defect

SKYLINE IS RECALLING 22,372 MY 2004-2007 ALLIANCE, ALJO, CELEBRITY, CENTURY, FREESTYLE, LAYTON, NOMAD, RAMPAGE, SEAVIEW, TRAILRIDER, AND WEEKENDER FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Consequence

IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

SKYLINE IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR SKYLINE AT 1-574-294-6521.

07V074000OtherMarch 5, 2007 · 57,295 units

Defect

CERTAIN TRUCK CAMPERS, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Consequence

RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

SKYLINE WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR SKYLINE AT 1-574-294-6521.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“THE FRAME ON MY 2004 ALJO TOY HAULER WAS CRACKED IN 8 PLACES. ALL ABOVE THE SPRING HANGERS. THE CRACKS WERE 4 TO 6 INCHES IN LENGTH. BY THE TIME I DROVE THE 45 MILES TO GET IT REPAIRED, BOTH REAR SPRING HANGERS HAD BROKEN OFF THE FRAME. THE REAR AXLE WAS SECURED ONLY BY THE HANGER IN FRONT OF IT.…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · July 7, 2008

“THE FRAME ON MY 2004 ALJO TOY HAULER WAS CRACKED IN 8 PLACES. ALL ABOVE THE SPRING HANGERS. THE CRACKS WERE 4 TO 6 INCHES IN LENGTH. BY THE TIME I DROVE THE 45 MILES TO GET IT REPAIRED, BOTH REAR SPRING HANGERS HAD BROKEN OFF THE FRAME. THE REAR AXLE WAS SECURED ONLY BY THE HANGER IN FRONT OF IT.…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · July 7, 2008

2004 Skyline Aljo — common questions

Is the 2004 Skyline Aljo reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2004 Skyline Aljo have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2004 Skyline Aljo. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2004 compare to other Aljo years?

What are the most common 2004 Skyline Aljo problems?

Does the 2004 Skyline Aljo have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2004 Skyline Aljo — common questions

Is the 2004 Skyline Aljo reliable?

Does the 2004 Skyline Aljo have recalls?

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