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1998 Fleetwood MallardProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1998 Fleetwood Mallard, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 19, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Fleetwood Mallard has problems

2 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
Power train20
Equipment10

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

1 recall

1998 Fleetwood Mallard 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-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 →

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

1998 vs. every other Mallard 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 Mallard median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Mallard owners report

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

TIRE EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS HAPPENED BECAUSE OF THE BENT AXLES CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR TO THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE. *SLC
Complaint 557233 · Nov 13, 2000
WHEN WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT(10/10/00) A SLIGHTLY BEND FRONT AXLE WAS FOUND, WHEN OWNER QUESTION HOW COULD THIS BE SINCE HE NEVER HIT ANYTHING, HE WAS INFORMED THAT IT ONLY TAKES A POT HOLE, THE AXLES ARE VERY WEAK. THE AXLE PROBLEM CONTRIBUTED TO EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE TIRES. *CJ
Complaint 556886 · Oct 26, 2000

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