2005 Starcraft Allstar problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2005 Starcraft Allstar — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 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 2005 compare to other Allstar years?

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

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What are the most common 2005 Starcraft Allstar problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Other	1	50%	new
Trailer Hitch	1	50%	new

Does the 2005 Starcraft Allstar have recalls?

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

15V445000OtherJuly 13, 2015 · 800 units

Defect

Starcraft Bus (Starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Allstar, Starquest, Starlite, and Ultrastar commercial buses manufactured January 1, 2002, to September 30, 2007. The affected vehicles, when loaded with passengers and fuel, may exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence

If the buses are loaded beyond the GVWR rating on the certification label, the vehicle could have poor handling, tire or suspension failure, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised certification label based on corrected axle and wheel calculations or dealers will remove seats from buses that cannot support additional weight beyond the GVWR on the existing label. This work will be done free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2015. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Starcraft's number for this recall is 05-06242015-0058.

09V053000OtherFebruary 11, 2009 · 814 units

Defect

STARCRAFT IS RECALLING 814MY 2005-2007 FORD E-350 STARLITE, FORD E-350/E-450 ALLSTAR, AND GM 3500 ALLSTAR TRUCKS BUILT ON FORD AND GM CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS ON MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.

Consequence

THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy

STARCRAFT IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR STARCRAFT AT 574-642-3112.

05V007000OtherJanuary 10, 2005 · 612 units

Defect

CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THE REAR DOOR IS NOT LABELED CORRECTLY TO IDENTIFY THAT IT IS AN EMERGENCY EXIT AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPENING THE DOOR ARE NOT AFFIXED TO THE DOOR.

Consequence

IF THE OPERATION OF THE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR IS NOT UNDERSTOOD, AN OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR AND EXIT THE VEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL AN EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN ABOVE THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPENING THE DOOR WILL BE MOUNTED NEAR THE HANDLE OF THE DOOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT STARCRAFT AT 1-800-348-7440.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“DT: 2005 STARCRAFT HOMESTEAD RANCHER, TRAVEL TRAILER, THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING FROM SOUTH CAROLINA BACK TO MICHIGAN, WHILE IN VIRGINIA THE CONSUMER HAD NOTICED THAT THE TONGUE OF THE TRAILER WAS STARTING TO BEND, AFTER GOING ABOUT 40 MILES DOWN THE ROAD THE TRAILER HAD STARTED TO DROP IN THE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · July 3, 2005

“DT: 2005 STARCRAFT HOMESTEAD RANCHER, TRAVEL TRAILER, THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING FROM SOUTH CAROLINA BACK TO MICHIGAN, WHILE IN VIRGINIA THE CONSUMER HAD NOTICED THAT THE TONGUE OF THE TRAILER WAS STARTING TO BEND, AFTER GOING ABOUT 40 MILES DOWN THE ROAD THE TRAILER HAD STARTED TO DROP IN THE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Trailer Hitch · July 3, 2005

2005 Starcraft Allstar — common questions

Is the 2005 Starcraft Allstar reliable?

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

Does the 2005 Starcraft Allstar have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2005 Starcraft Allstar. 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 Allstar years?

What are the most common 2005 Starcraft Allstar problems?

Does the 2005 Starcraft Allstar have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2005 Starcraft Allstar — common questions

Is the 2005 Starcraft Allstar reliable?

Does the 2005 Starcraft Allstar have recalls?

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