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2011 Airstream InterstateProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2011 Airstream Interstate, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage52kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 29, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Airstream Interstate 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
Structure11

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

2 recalls

2011 Airstream Interstate 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

Electrical system

Recall 12V-596 · Dec 20, 2012 · 576 vehicles

Risk. If the metal sofa components come in contact with the electrical components, electrical arcing could occur.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 11V-349 · Jul 8, 2011 · 281 vehicles

Risk. IF THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRE IS DAMAGED OR SEVERED, THE SEAT BELT TENSIONER WILL NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY ALLOWING THE DRIVER TO NOT BE SECURED TO THE…

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

2011 vs. every other Interstate 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 Interstate median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Interstate owners report

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

ON THE 2011 AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE MOTORHOME, A MECHANICAL STEP UNDER THE SLIDING DOOR RETRACTS AUTOMATICALLY WITH A POWERFUL ELECTRIC MOTOR. THE STEP WILL RETRACT IF THE VAN IS STARTED, EVEN IF THE DOOR IS OPEN. I WAS IN A HURRY TO LEAVE AND ENTERED THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. MY WIFE OPENED THE SLIDING…
Complaint 11002419 · Jun 29, 2017 · 52,000 miles

Own a 2011 Interstate?

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