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2003 Airstream ClassicProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2003 Airstream Classic, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Equipment

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 16, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Airstream Classic has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Equipment10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2003 Airstream Classic recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-083 · Mar 5, 2007 · 5,084 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Airstream.

Best & worst years

2003 vs. every other Classic year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Classic median. How we score

'95'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'14'15'16'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Classic owners report

Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR (MODEL NUMBER RM 3862, SERIAL NUMBER 210-00075). THE CONTACT IS GETTING A NEW REFRIGERATOR 01/17/2006, AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW HE CAN BE COMPENSATED FOR THE OLD DOMETIC. THE CONTACT BELIEVES HE SHOULD BE COMPENSATED BECAUSE HE WAS HAVING NO PROBLEMS…
Complaint 10178919 · Jan 17, 2007

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