2008 Gulf Stream Super NovaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Gulf Stream Super Nova, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 5, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Gulf Stream Super Nova 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
Service brakes, hydraulic10

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

1 recall

2008 Gulf Stream Super Nova 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.

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

2008 vs. every other Super Nova 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 Super Nova median. How we score

'08'09'10
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Super Nova owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE RV LOST IT'S REAR BRAKES AND ALMOST ALL FRONT BRAKING ACTION. FROM WHAT I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO ASCERTAIN IS THAT THE ABS UNIT IS MOUNTED TOO CLOSE TO THE WHEEL CAUSING IT TO GET MOISTURE FROM THE ROAD. WHEN IT FAILS THE REAR BRAKES FAIL. INTERNATIONAL IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. UPDATED 04/13/11 *TR
Complaint 10374854 · Jan 5, 2011 · 20,000 miles

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