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2018 Gulf Stream Cruiser VN23BHSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2018 Gulf Stream Cruiser VN23BHS, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-343 the manufacturer reports only 29% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 29%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage5kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 21, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Gulf Stream Cruiser VN23BHS has problems

1 complaint 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
Structure10

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

1 recall

2018 Gulf Stream Cruiser VN23BHS 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.

29%repaired · 2018 Q3

Other: labels

Recall 17V-343 · May 26, 2017 · 7 vehicles · 2 repaired

Risk. The incorrect information can cause the vehicle to be overloaded or result in axle failure, 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 Gulf Stream.

Best & worst years

2018 vs. every other Cruiser VN23BHS 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 Cruiser VN23BHS median. How we score

'18
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Cruiser VN23BHS owners report

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

The contact owns a 2018 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser 19ERD. The contact stated that the frame was bent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the hitch frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure…
Complaint 11533645 · Jul 21, 2023 · 5,000 miles

Own a 2018 Cruiser VN23BHS?

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