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2002 Gulf Stream MakoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2002 Gulf Stream Mako, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Equipment

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 22, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Gulf Stream Mako 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
Equipment10

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

2 recalls

2002 Gulf Stream Mako 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 10V-584 · Nov 22, 2010 · 1,328 vehicles

Risk. THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-136 · Mar 20, 2007 · 38,767 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 Gulf Stream.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other Mako 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 Mako median. How we score

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

What Mako owners report

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

WE HAVE A 2002 GULFSTREAM MAKO 5TH WHEEL TRAILER PURCHASED NEW. THE DOMETIC RV REFRIGERATOR MODEL RM 2652 FAILED TO COOL AND SO WE RAN IT ON PROPANE. IT NEVER COOLED AND THE REFRIGERATOR GAS FLUE BEGAN TO GET HOT AND STARTED TO SMOKE, WE TURNED OFF THE GAS. WE CALLED DOMETIC AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE…
Complaint 10301912 · Jan 22, 2010

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