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2020 Newmar EssexProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2020 Newmar Essex. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-421 the manufacturer reports only 34% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls8Lowest repair rate 34%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 11, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Newmar Essex has problems

0 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

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

8 recalls

2020 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.

68%repaired · 2023 Q3

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Recall 21V-700 · Sep 9, 2021 · 1,554 vehicles · 1,050 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

55%repaired · 2023 Q2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 21V-571 · Jul 27, 2021 · 4,106 vehicles · 2,248 repaired

Risk. Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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86%repaired · 2023 Q1

Steering: critical fasteners

Recall 21V-088 · Feb 18, 2021 · 253 vehicles · 217 repaired

Risk. Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

34%repaired · 2022 Q2

Electrical system

Recall 20V-421 · Jul 21, 2020 · 3,202 vehicles · 1,092 repaired

Risk. Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

91%repaired · 2022 Q1

Disc: caliper

Recall 20V-171 · Mar 20, 2020 · 129 vehicles · 117 repaired

Risk. Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

66%repaired · 2020 Q4

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 19V-610 · Aug 20, 2019 · 376 vehicles · 249 repaired

Risk. If the fascia header falls while there is an occupant in the bed, it can increase the risk of an injury.

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

2020 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

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