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1996 Itasca SpiritProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1996 Itasca Spirit, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 25, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Itasca Spirit has problems

2 complaints 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
Structure10
Tires10

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

1 recall

1996 Itasca Spirit 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 02V-277 · Dec 10, 2002 · 1,531 vehicles

Risk. IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR…

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 Itasca.

Best & worst years

1996 vs. every other Spirit 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 Spirit median. How we score

'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'08'12'13'14'15'16'17'18
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Spirit owners report

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

WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS BEING WASHED OR WHEN IT RAINED WATER WOULD GET INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THE SEATS BECAME WET. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AT LEAST 3 DIFFERENT TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM COULD NEVER BE RESOLVED. *NLM
Complaint 10040608 · Sep 25, 2003

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