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2000 Gulf Stream Scenic CruiserProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2000 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 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
Engine and engine cooling10
Equipment10
Exterior lighting10
Power train10
Steering10
Structure10
Visibility10

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

3 recalls

2000 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

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 08V-383 · Aug 5, 2008 · 413 vehicles

Risk. EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.

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

2000 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 engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

HEADLIGHTS AREN'T POSITIONED IN A MANNER IN WHICH CONSUMER COILD SEE AT NIGHT. DEALER TRIED TO ADJUST THE DAY TIME RUNNING LAMPS WITH 100 WATTS AND 50 WATTS TO MAKE NIGHT DRIVING BETTER. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER SO MANY TIMES, THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.*AK CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED…
Complaint 869534 · Sep 5, 2000

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