By year
Owner complaints about Skyline vehicles peaked at 11 in 2009
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 1995 to 2026. 2026 runs through October.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints and recalls files. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Make
Skyline
The complete NHTSA record for Skyline vehicles: owner complaints, recall campaigns, defect investigations and manufacturer communications, for every model and model year on file.
Most Skyline recalls are filed by Skyline.
Owner complaints in the last five years045 on file in all, across 45 models
Recall campaigns350 in five years
Severity index8.9Crash, fire, injury or death per 100 complaints
Investigations03 service bulletins
Components
Equipment draws the most owner complaints about Skyline vehicles, 35% of them
Share of all owner complaints on file, by component.
Source: NHTSA ODI.
Models
The Aljo has the most complaints of any Skyline model
Every Skyline model with complaints or recalls on file, by complaints. Counts are not rates: NHTSA publishes no sales volumes.
| Model | Model years | Complaints | Severity index | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aljo | 1993 to 2013 | 11 | 0.0 | 38 | 0 |
| Nomad | 1981 to 2013 | 10 | 20.0 | 44 | 0 |
| Layton | 1993 to 2013 | 5 | 0.0 | 43 | 0 |
| Weekender | 1994 to 2013 | 4 | 25.0 | 26 | 0 |
| Rampage | 2003 to 2008 | 2 | 0.0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jamee | 1980 to 1983 | 2 | 50.0 | 1 | 0 |
| Celebrity | 1997 to 2007 | 1 | 0.0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bobcat | 2006 to 2013 | 1 | 0.0 | 10 | 0 |
| SUN Haven | 2000 to 2002 | 1 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 |
| Outland | 1994 to 1995 | 1 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 |
| Aljo Freestyle | 2007 | 1 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nomad Trailrider | 2007 | 1 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 |
| Scout 273 | 2001 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scout 303 | 2002 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyline | 1994 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Century | 1997 to 2007 | 0 | None | 12 | 0 |
| Seaview | 1997 to 2007 | 0 | None | 12 | 0 |
| Joey | 2006 to 2013 | 0 | None | 10 | 0 |
| Koala | 2006 to 2013 | 0 | None | 10 | 0 |
| Alumasky | 2006 to 2013 | 0 | None | 8 | 0 |
| Ecocamp | 2006 to 2013 | 0 | None | 8 | 0 |
| Malibu | 2006 to 2013 | 0 | None | 8 | 0 |
| Mountainview | 2006 to 2013 | 0 | None | 8 | 0 |
| Skycat | 2006 to 2013 | 0 | None | 8 | 0 |
| Freestyle | 2004 to 2008 | 0 | None | 7 | 0 |
| Trailrider | 2004 to 2008 | 0 | None | 7 | 0 |
| Alliance | 2004 to 2007 | 0 | None | 4 | 0 |
| Layton Limited | 2005 to 2006 | 0 | None | 4 | 0 |
| Nomad Limited | 2005 to 2006 | 0 | None | 4 | 0 |
| Park Model Trailer | 2004 to 2007 | 0 | None | 4 | 0 |
| Chaparrel | 2000 to 2002 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| Cutlass | 2000 to 2002 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| Layton Rampage | 2005 to 2007 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| Mountain View | 1994 to 2011 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| Sable Custom | 2000 to 2002 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| Sabre | 2000 to 2002 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| Shore Park | 2000 to 2002 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| Tahoe Custom | 2000 to 2002 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| Aljo Limited | 2006 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| Aljo Rampage | 2005 to 2006 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| Boomer | 1994 to 1995 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| Nomad Rampage | 2005 to 2006 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| Stone Harbor | 2005 to 2006 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| Trailer | 1989 to 1990 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| Lindy | 1980 | 0 | None | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI. Recall counts add campaigns across model years, so a campaign covering three years counts three times.
Latest recalls
Recent campaigns listing a Skyline product
- 13V-652 Dec 9, 2013
It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt
Latches and locks · 38k vehicles - 11V-333 Jun 24, 2011
Skyline is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 nomad, aljo, layton, weekender, bobcat, joey, and koala recreational vehicle travel trailers and…
Brakes · 544 vehicles - 10V-592 Dec 2, 2010
Some of the wheels, which fasten to the axle of the vehicle body and serve as a mounting point for tires, could contain mis-aligned welds
Wheels · 57 vehicles - 10V-533 Nov 1, 2010
Potential exists for a small fracture within the line delivering gas to the oven cavity burner
Equipment · 190 vehicles - 10V-201 May 11, 2010
Plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat
Equipment · 44 vehicles - 08V-399 Aug 14, 2008
These vehicles may have had the axle attaching bolts, that attach the axles to the chassis, improperly installed
Powertrain · 83 vehicles - 08V-394 Aug 6, 2008
Refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube
Equipment · 22k vehicles - 07V-202 May 8, 2007
On certain toy hauler travel trailers, the wiring installed for an aftermarket generator is 14-gauge wire
Equipment · 38 vehicles - 07V-074 Mar 5, 2007
Certain truck campers, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a…
Equipment · 57k vehicles - 06V-124 Apr 19, 2006
On certain park trailers, the incorrect bolts and locking nuts were installed on the spring hangers of the frame
Structure · 44 vehicles
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.