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2003 Newmar American StarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2003 Newmar American Star, most often about the tires. 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 problem2Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 25, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Newmar American Star 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
Tires20
Engine10
Service brakes10

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

1 recall

2003 Newmar American Star 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-075 · Mar 5, 2007 · 16,190 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 Newmar.

Best & worst years

2003 vs. every other American Star 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 American Star median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What American Star owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 NEWMAR AMERICAN STAR RV (TOW BEHIND). THE VEHICLE HAS CONTINENTAL GENERAL, SIZE 29575R225 TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE DRIVER SIDE REAR, PASSENGER SIDE FRONT, AND REAR TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRES. NEWMAR INFORMED THE CONTACT TO GO TO…
Complaint 10206570 · Oct 22, 2007
2003 AMERICAN STAR TRAILER. THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRES. CUSTOMER STATES THE TREAD SEPARATED 3 TIMES ON DIFFERENT TIRES. THE THIRD TREAD SEPARATION CAUSED BODY DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *KB THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT THE APPROPRIATE SIZE FOR THE WEIGHT OF THE TRAVEL…
Complaint 10205006 · Oct 3, 2007

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