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1988 Itasca SuncruiserProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1988 Itasca Suncruiser, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 21, 1998. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1988 Itasca Suncruiser has problems

3 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
Power train20
Fuel system, gasoline10

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

1 recall

1988 Itasca Suncruiser 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 Itasca.

Best & worst years

1988 vs. every other Suncruiser 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 Suncruiser median. How we score

'88'89'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Suncruiser owners report

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

UPON SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE THE SHIFTER JAMMED IN REVERSE AND THE THROTTLE OPENED FULLY, PROPELLING THE VEHICLE BACKWARDS, GEARS HAD TO QUICKLY BE JAMMED INTO PARK TO STOP VEHICLE, HOWEVER UPON DOING THIS A LARGE PIECE BLEW OUT OF THE SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION DUMPING FLUID AND DESTROYING THE…
Complaint 528638 · Jan 21, 1998

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