2005 Explorer van Conversion van Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 Explorer van Conversion van. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2005 Explorer van Conversion van
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Exterior lighting
Certain conversion vans built on GMC/chevrolet chassis fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment." the housing lens of the center high mounted stop lamp does not allow enough light to emit from the lamp.
Remedy: Explorer van is working with audiovox to replace the center high-mounted brake lamp assembly. Owners may contact explorer at 1-800-274-1886.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2005 Explorer van Conversion van. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Explorer van Conversion van model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Explorer van Conversion van model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Explorer van Conversion van | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Explorer van Conversion van | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2005 Explorer van Conversion van
How do I know if my 2005 Explorer van Conversion van has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2005 Explorer van Conversion van; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Explorer van dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V477000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.