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2004 Fleetwood TerraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2004 Fleetwood Terra, most often about the steering. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 15, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Fleetwood Terra 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
Steering20

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

5 recalls

2004 Fleetwood Terra 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

Electrical system

Recall 06V-115 · Apr 12, 2006 · 7,205 vehicles

Risk. AT NIGHT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS MAY FAIL AND THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR WHICH…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Trailer hitches

Recall 04V-352 · Jul 20, 2004 · 8,969 vehicles

Risk. THE WELDS COULD BREAK, ALLOWING THE HITCH RECEIVER BOX AND THE TOWED LOAD TO SEPARATE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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 Terra 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 Terra median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

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

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

What Terra owners report

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

WE PURCHASED A 2004 FLEETWOOD TERRA RV. IN JULY OF 2004. DURING THE TEST DRIVE WE DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT HANDLING AND DRIVING. IT HANDLED LIKE A 40'S OR 50'S TRUCK. THE FRONT END SEEMED VERY LOOSE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD FLY ALL OVER THE ROAD. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO EXPLAIN BUT WE DID…
Complaint 10142225 · Nov 8, 2005 · 2,000 miles
THIS VEHICLE IS A MOTOR HOME WHICH IS HAVING DIFFICULTY WITH THE STEERING. WHEN DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH OR GREATER VEHICLE WILL NOT REMAIN STRAIGHT. OWNER HAS HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE REPAIR SHOP ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, AND HAD THE WHEELS ALIGNED EACH TIME. HOWEVER, THE STEERING PROBLEM…
Complaint 10115156 · Mar 30, 2005 · 12 miles

Own a 2004 Terra?

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