2005 Skyline Nomad problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2005 Skyline Nomad — 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

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Crash-involved

Fires reported

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NCAP overall

How does 2005 compare to other Nomad years?

Nomad NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2005 Skyline Nomad problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Other	1	100%	▼ down

Does the 2005 Skyline Nomad 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.

05V238000Trailer HitchMay 20, 2005 · 9 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS, THERE IS INADEQUATE SUPPORT IN THE FRONT C-CHANNEL CROSS MEMBERS AND GOOSENECK WHICH COULD CAUSE THE FIBERGLASS CAP TO BE DAMAGED AND/OR THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER TO BUCKLE OR BOW.

Consequence

IF THE CROSS MEMBER BUCKLED OR BOWED ON THE TRAILER WHILE BEING TOWED, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

SKYLINE WILL RETURN THE UNITS TO THE FACTORY AT ITS EXPENSE, REPLACE THE 7-GAUGE C-CHANNEL CROSS MEMBER WITH A TUBE STEEL CROSS MEMBER AND RETURN THE UNITS TO THE OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SKYLINE AT 1-800-929-1080.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“WE RECEIVED A NOTICE IN THE MAIL ABOUT OUR REFRIGERATOR THAT WOULD OVER TIME GET A CRACK AND THE FUMES ARE FLAMMABLE SO WE NEED TO GET IT FIXED IMMEDIATELY. WE ARE SCHEDULED TO GET IT DONE NEXT WEEK BUT WE THINK WITH THEIR APOLOGY THEY SHOULD ALSO PAY FOR OUR GAS TO GET TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · July 21, 2008

2005 Skyline Nomad — common questions

Is the 2005 Skyline Nomad reliable?

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

Does the 2005 Skyline Nomad have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2005 Skyline Nomad. 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 2005 compare to other Nomad years?

What are the most common 2005 Skyline Nomad problems?

Does the 2005 Skyline Nomad have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2005 Skyline Nomad — common questions

Is the 2005 Skyline Nomad reliable?

Does the 2005 Skyline Nomad have recalls?

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