Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Four Winds Hurricane
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Four Winds Hurricane has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint 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 #06V256000 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT/WORKHORSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V465000 HITCH SPACER PLATE REPLACEMENT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 1 complaint
- Visibility 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Four Winds Hurricane has some notable recalls, including issues with brake calipers, engine cooling, and steering, impacting its reliability. The lack of significant owner complaints suggests a fair overall experience. Maintenance and vigilance are necessary to avoid potential costly repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake calipers | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$500 | common |
| steering shaft | 50,000–80,000 miles | $150–$400 | occasional |
| fuel rail damper | 30,000–60,000 miles | $200–$350 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant change every 5 years
- Replace air filter annually
- Transmission service every 40,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake pedal feels spongy
- Steering play or drift
- Fuel smell in cabin
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Four Winds Hurricane at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.