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2017 Newmar Canyon StarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2017 Newmar Canyon Star, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-843 the manufacturer reports only 3% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 3%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage32kVisibility/wiper, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 4, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 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
Visibility/wiper10

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

5 recalls

2017 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.

3%repaired · 2019 Q4

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 17V-843 · Dec 26, 2017 · 30 vehicles · 1 repaired

Risk. A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

80%repaired · 2019 Q4

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 17V-830 · Dec 19, 2017 · 2,915 vehicles · 2,327 repaired

Risk. The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 →

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63%repaired · 2018 Q1

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 16V-699 · Sep 28, 2016 · 71 vehicles · 45 repaired

Risk. If the wheelchair access door opens while the vehicle is being driven, it could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

2017 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

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In owners' words

What Canyon Star owners report

Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ON MAY 3, 2021 WHILE DRIVING I-71 S IN OHIO DURING A HEAVY RAIN STORM, I EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM. I WAS TRAVELLING APPROX. 55 MPH. EITHER THE WIPER ARM (WHERE IT'S ATTACHED TO THE MOTOR) FAILED AND CAUSED THE BRACKET HOLDING THE MOTOR TO FAIL, OR THE…
Complaint 11415127 · May 4, 2021 · 32,000 miles

Own a 2017 Canyon Star?

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