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1997 Fleetwood MontaraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1997 Fleetwood Montara, most often about the tires. 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 injuryTypical failure mileage21kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 6, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Fleetwood Montara 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
Tires20

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

1 recall

1997 Fleetwood Montara 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 Fleetwood.

Best & worst years

1997 vs. every other Montara 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 Montara median. How we score

'94'96'97
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Montara owners report

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

WHILE DRIVING, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND DISCOVERED THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER CALLED ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE TO CHANGE THE TIRE. FIRESTONE STEEL TEX R4S2 LT 225/75R16. *JB THE CONSUMER…
Complaint 10096860 · Apr 6, 2005 · 21,000 miles
PE00020, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT 1997, FLEETWOOD, MONTERO ON A FORD CHASSIS 350, TIRE SIZE LT22575R16, DOT VNILIXB306. PASSENGER REAR INSIDE TIRE DISINTRGRATED WHILE DRIVING WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. *AK
Complaint 871980 · Oct 2, 2000

Own a 1997 Montara?

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