repaired · 2024 Q2
Lpg systems: lines and fittings
Risk. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
2022 Newmar Kountry StarProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2022 Newmar Kountry Star, most often about the steering. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-234 the manufacturer reports only 50% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 1, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Newmar Kountry Star has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Steering
1Electrical system
1Lane departure
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2022 Newmar Kountry 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 · 2024 Q1
repaired · 2024 Q1
Steering: critical fasteners
Risk. Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, 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
2022 vs. every other Kountry 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 Kountry Star median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Kountry Star owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2022 Newmar Kountry Star RV. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds over a bump in the roadway, the comfort drive feature failed to operate as designed. Due to the failure, excessive effort was needed to steer the RV. The contact stated that after restarting the…
The Comfort Drive system on the Kountry Star has failed 12 times in the first year (7500 miles). Eleven of the faults have been while driving and once while sitting still. Vehicle was checked by Freightliner shop who in turn spoke to Newmar. Newmar advice was the system was functioning properly! On…
Four times since taking possession of this 2022 RV, a red warning was displayed on the screen saying “Park Brake Not Set”. This requires the operator to insure the brake is actually set, chock tires and act to prevent movement. This exposes the operator and those nearby to potential injury or…
Own a 2022 Kountry Star?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.