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2004 Fleetwood DiscoveryProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2004 Fleetwood Discovery, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints120 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage17kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 7, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Fleetwood Discovery has problems

12 complaints 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
Visibility80
Visibility/wiper20
Electrical system10
Tires10

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

3 recalls

2004 Fleetwood Discovery 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 08V-320 · Jul 15, 2008 · 70,101 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-120 · Mar 19, 2007 · 167,096 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 04V-087 · Feb 18, 2004 · 735 vehicles

Risk. THE RUBBER WELL NUTS COULD PULL OUT OF THE PLASTIC SHROUD, CAUSING THE SOLAR PANEL TO LEAVE THE TOP OF THE MOTOR HOME, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A ROAD HAZARD…

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 Fleetwood.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other Discovery 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 Discovery median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2004 Fleetwood Discovery, and the recalls they led to.

  1. INADVERTENT SLIDE-OUT EXTENSION MOVEMENTPE06005 · closed May 2, 2006
    No recall
In owners' words

What Discovery owners report

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

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING OUR DISCOVERY, I NOTICED THE WINDOWS WERE STARTING TO LOOK FOGGY. I ASSUMED IT WAS A MAINTENANCE PROBLEM AS WE HAVE VERY HARD WATER IN OUR AREA. ADDITIONALLY, THE LOCAL FLEETWOOD DEALER WAS NOT ATTENDING TO OUR WARRANTY ISSUES, LET ALONE THE WINDOWS. AFTER THE WARRANTY…
Complaint 10593089 · May 21, 2014 · 6,000 miles
THE 2004 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY HAS FAULTY WINDOWS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE DANGER TO DRIVERS, PASSENGERS, AND OTHER DRIVERS DUE TO LACK OF VISIBILITY. I AM AN OWNER AND WOULD LIKE FLEETWOOD TO RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM IMMEDIATELY BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE! *TR
Complaint 10445670 · Jan 28, 2012
FLEETWOOD INSTALLED FAULTY DUAL PANE WINDOWS IN SEVERAL YEARS OF RV'S THAT GET FOGGY BETWEEN THE SEALED PANES OF GLASS. THESE WINDOWS ARE USED THROUGHOUT THE MOTORHOME INCLUDING THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW. THE DRIVERS VIEW TO THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR IN OBSTRUCTED AND CREATES A DANGEROUS SITUATION…
Complaint 10424070 · Sep 7, 2011 · 23,000 miles

Own a 2004 Discovery?

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