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2004 Gulf Stream KingsportProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2004 Gulf Stream Kingsport, most often about the tires. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage2kTires, median miles

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Gulf Stream Kingsport 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.

2 recalls

2004 Gulf Stream Kingsport 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-411 · Aug 15, 2008 · 26,847 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 →

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

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

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'20'22'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Kingsport owners report

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

THIS TIRE WAS A BLOW OUT, 1 WEEK AFTER THE LAST FAILURE, AND TIRE WAS ONLY ON THE ROAD 6 MILES FROM MY HOUSE. PRESSURE WAS CHECKED BEFORE WE LEFT. TIRE BLEW OUT THROUGH THE TOP/ AND A SMALL PART OF THE SIDE WALL. BELT FAILURE UNDER THE TREAD. *TR
Complaint 10234835 · Jul 18, 2008 · 2,060 miles
TIRE FAILURE, AT FULL PRESSURE, 51PSI, ALWAYS MAINTAINED FULL PRESSURE, BECAUSE I SAW A TRAILER JUST LIKE MINE DESTROYED BY A LOW TIRE. BELTS CAME THROUGH THE TIRE, TREAD SEPARATION, AND A FOOTBALL SIZED BULGE. *TR
Complaint 10234204 · Jul 14, 2008 · 2,000 miles

Own a 2004 Kingsport?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.