repaired · 2024 Q1
2019 Newmar EssexProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2019 Newmar Essex, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 14 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-421 the manufacturer reports only 34% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 11, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Newmar Essex has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
14 recalls
2019 Newmar Essex 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 · 2022 Q3
Electrical system: software
Risk. Glare can reduce the driver's visibility of the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2022 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Disc: caliper
Risk. Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. If the fascia header falls while there is an occupant in the bed, it can increase the risk of an injury.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Electrical system
Risk. Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Service brakes
Risk. Loose brake caliper mounting bolts may reduce the brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Service brakes, air: disc
Risk. An increase in stopping distance without warning increases the risk of crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Equipment: electrical
Risk. An overheated power supply can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Disc: caliper
Risk. Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing 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.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Risk. If the windshield wipers do not properly contact the windshield, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of 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 Essex 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 Essex median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Essex owners report
Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE FACTORY INSTALLED TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM STARTS SHOWING FALSE READING ABOUT 10 TO 15 MINUTES AFTER THE MOTORHOME IS TURNED ON AND IN MOTION. AFTER TRAVELING FOR ABOUT TWO HOURS ON A HIGHWAY ALL EIGHT TIRES WILL SHOW FALSE READINGS.
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