repaired · 2024 Q1
2019 Newmar Dutch StarProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 2019 Newmar Dutch Star, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-506 the manufacturer reports only 1% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Newmar Dutch Star has problems
23 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Exterior lighting
5Electrical system
5Engine
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Power train
1Visibility/wiper
1Seats
1Steering
1Structure
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
11 recalls
2019 Newmar Dutch 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.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information such as the vehicle's speed and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Fuel injection system: fuel rail
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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repaired · 2023 Q2
Fuel injection system: fuel rail
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Brake lights: switch
Risk. If the brake lights do not illuminate, other motorists will be unaware of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Electrical system: software
Risk. Glare can reduce the driver's visibility of the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Electrical system
Risk. Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. If the brake pedal does not properly release, it can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. If the door opens during transit, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
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
2019 vs. every other Dutch 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 Dutch Star median. How we score
'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Dutch Star owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The Freightliner chassis under this motorhome uses a Power Distribution Module (PDM) that is a fuse panel "block" that powers several coach items, from taillights, brake lights, engine cooling, air conditioning and several other components. The PDM intermittently fails as it can't support the…
MY VEHICLE IS BUILD ON A FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND HAS AN OPTIVIEW DIGITAL DASH. WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT THE DASH DISPLAY LIGHTS CANNOT BE DIMMED.
LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT PANEL WAY TO BRIGHT AT NIGHT..I HAVE TO COVER TO SEE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT DUE TO THE GLARE. HEAD LIGHTS PUT OUT VERY LITTLE LIGHT. *TR
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