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1997 Gulf Stream SUN VoyagerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1997 Gulf Stream SUN Voyager, most often about the electrical system. 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 problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 20, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Gulf Stream SUN Voyager 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
Electrical system10
Engine and engine cooling10
Equipment10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Power train10

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

2 recalls

1997 Gulf Stream SUN Voyager 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 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 →

–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

1997 vs. every other SUN Voyager 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 SUN Voyager median. How we score

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

What SUN Voyager owners report

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

VEHICLE HAS BEEN PLAGUED WITH MANY PROBLEMS BUT PERHAPS THE MOST POTENTIALLY SERIOUS IS THE SEVERE RUST ON ALL COMPONENTS OF THE UNDERCARRAIGE WHICH WILL I BELIVE WILL SOONER THAN LATER CAUSE A DISASTER WHETHER BY LEAKY FUEL LINES, BRAKE LINES, PROPANE LEAKAGE OR ANY NUMBER OF OTHER POSSIBILITIES.…
Complaint 701445 · Dec 17, 1998

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