Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Itasca Ellipse
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Itasca Ellipse has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V525000 REFRIGERATORS/POSSIBLE FIRE/NORCOLD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V223000 POWER STEERING FILTER PLUGS/FREIGHTLINER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V491000 REAR RED REFLEX REFLECTORS/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V390000 CONNECTING ROD FAILURE/CUMMINS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V573000 ENTRANCE STEPS/KWIKEE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V496000 STEERING COLUMN CINCH BOLT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Equipment 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Itasca Ellipse has multiple recalls, particularly affecting its steering and engine systems, which increase ownership challenges and repair costs potentially. Such issues contribute to its below-average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 55,000–80,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| diesel engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | occasional |
| electrical steps | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| refrigerator system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $400–$800 | rare |
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 6,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 36,000 miles
- Brake servicing every 30,000 miles
- Cooling system maintenance
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Air filter replacement every 15,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering fluid leaks
- Unresponsive accelerator
- Electrical malfunctions in appliances
- Excessive smoke from exhaust
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Itasca Ellipse at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.