repaired · 2016 Q3
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. If occupants are unable to open the sliding door and exit the vehicle in the event of an emergency, they would be at an increased risk of injury.
2016 Airstream InterstateProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2016 Airstream Interstate, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 15V-336 the manufacturer reports only 53% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Airstream Interstate has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system
1Engine
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2016 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.
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
2016 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
This complaint concerns a 2016 Airstream Interstate motorhome that has experienced multiple safety-critical failures involving the electrical system, engine starting system, fuel/propulsion system, and electrically controlled exterior components. While driving at highway speed, the exterior power…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FUSE WAS BLOWN SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH SHORTED THE VARIOUS INTERIOR LIGHTING, THE GAUGES, MONITORS, AND FUNCTIONS INTERNALLY WITHIN THE RV. EACH TIME THE FAILURE RECURRED, THE LP MONITOR FLASHED AND THE FAILURE…
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