repaired · 2023 Q4
Materials: flooring
Risk. Gases entering the living area increases the risk of an injury and/or death.
2018 Fleetwood BounderProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2018 Fleetwood Bounder, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-395 the manufacturer reports only 25% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 18, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Fleetwood Bounder has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Suspension
1Equipment
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Steering
1Visibility/wiper
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2018 Fleetwood Bounder 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.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. If the generator exhaust pipe is damaged, it may cause carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury or death.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Equipment
Risk. If the satellite dish detaches from the roof while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Equipment
Risk. If the satellite dish detaches from the roof while driving it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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repaired · 2018 Q4
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. If the headlamp lens is not tempered, it may crack or break, which may cause decreased illumination and/or premature failure of the headlight bulb, increasing…
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 Fleetwood.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other Bounder 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 Bounder median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Bounder owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
At speed, on an interstate highway, a front right wheel bearing failure occurred. Vehicle was safely stopped and had to be towed to a Ford repair facility. Replacement of front right wheel bearings, hub, spindle assembly, brake caliper and pads were needed to fix the damage. Vehicle had less than…
WE PURCHASED A 2018 BOUNDER 33C IN FEBRUARY OF 2018. THIS VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS AND POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING. AFTER PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE, WE LEARNED THE SUSPENSION WAS NOT ADEQUATE FOR THE AMOUNT OF WEIGHT AND THE HIGH CENTER OF GRAVITY WHEN MOVING, GIVING US THE FEELING THAT IT WOULD TIP…
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