Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2005 Four Winds Hurricane
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 Four Winds Hurricane has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V204000 OVERHEATED BRAKE CALIPERS/BOSCH/WORKHORSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V351000 FUEL RAIL DAMPER RETAINER CLIP/CHEVROLET/WORKHORSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V093000 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/FMVSS 101 AND 105/WORKHORSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V249000 FOUR WINDS/FUEL LINES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Equipment 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2005 Four Winds HURRICANE encounters issues with its brake system, engine cooling, and fuel delivery, leading to significant reliability concerns. Recalls indicate prevalent problems, particularly with the hydraulic disc brakes and fuel systems, which could pose safety hazards. Despite these concerns, the vehicle remains serviceable with proper care.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake calipers | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$800 | common |
| fuel system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| engine cooling | 60,000–90,000 miles | $700–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement every 30,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Fuel filter replacement every 40,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual brake noises
- Frequent engine overheating
- Fuel odors or leaks
- Unresponsive brake pedal
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2005 Four Winds Hurricane at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.