Menu

2012 Newmar Canyon StarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2012 Newmar Canyon Star, most often about the structure. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-809 the manufacturer reports only 6% of affected cars repaired.

–
CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Lowest repair rate 6%Owner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage13kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 15, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Newmar Canyon Star 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
Structure11

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

6 recalls

2012 Newmar Canyon 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.

6%repaired · 2019 Q4

Equipment

Recall 17V-809 · Dec 15, 2017 · 34,699 vehicles · 2,193 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

57%repaired · 2018 Q1

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 16V-744 · Oct 17, 2016 · 114 vehicles · 65 repaired

Risk. Unintentional movement of the wheelchair lift can cause injury to the lift occupant and/or the lift operator.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

27%repaired · 2017 Q2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 16V-008 · Jan 13, 2016 · 3,712 vehicles · 995 repaired

Risk. Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

42%repaired · 2017 Q2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 15V-808 · Dec 1, 2015 · 979 vehicles · 413 repaired

Risk. If an individual climbed into the refrigerator and the door inadvertently latched, the person would not be able to open the door, increasing their risk of…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 2 more recalls
29%repaired · 2016 Q4

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 15V-477 · Jul 28, 2015 · 472 vehicles · 139 repaired

Risk. If the exterior fuel dispensing compartment were to catch fire, the surrounding plastic wrap material could burn increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Exterior lighting

Recall 13V-170 · May 1, 2013 · 103 vehicles

Risk. The absence of reflectors could reduce the ability for others to see the motorhome, increasing the risk that another vehicle may crash into the motorhome.

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

2012 vs. every other Canyon 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 Canyon Star median. How we score

'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Canyon Star owners report

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

2012 NEWMAR CANYON STAR CLASS A RV MODEL 3920 ONE OF TWO REAR TAILGATE CABLES SEPARATED ALLOWING THE REAR RAMP TO FREE FALL AT THE FORCE PROVIDED BY ITS SEVERAL HUNDRED POUND WEIGHT. THE TAILGATE NEARLY CRUSHED ME, STRIKING MY FACE, KNOCKING ME BACKWARDS ONTO THE GROUND, STRIKING MY LEFT FOOT…
Complaint 10746075 · Aug 4, 2015 · 13,000 miles

Own a 2012 Canyon Star?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.