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1996 Gulf Stream Scenic CruiserProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1996 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage78kVehicle speed control, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 10, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser 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
Vehicle speed control10

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

1 recall

1996 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser 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

Trailer hitches

Recall 98V-283 · Nov 5, 1998 · 322 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT THE WELDS WOULD FAIL, THE HITCH AND THE TOW VEHICLE COULD BE SEPARATED FROM THE MOTOR HOME, 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

1996 vs. every other Scenic Cruiser 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 Scenic Cruiser median. How we score

'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'08'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Scenic Cruiser owners report

Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE PEDAL WORKS INTERMITTENTLY WHEN USING THE CRUISE CONTROL. WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS OFF, IT EFFECTS THE GAS PEDAL. THIS PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AND WAS UNDER RECALL A YEAR AGO. NOW THE OWNER IS BEING TOLD THAT HIS VEHICLE IS PAST IT'S…
Complaint 10047815 · Dec 10, 2003 · 78,000 miles

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