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.
2018 Newmar Mountain AireProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2018 Newmar Mountain Aire, most often about the engine. It is covered by 16 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 July 7, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Newmar Mountain Aire has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
16 recalls
2018 Newmar Mountain Aire 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 Q2
Fuel injection system: fuel rail
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase 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.
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repaired · 2020 Q4
Electrical system
Risk. Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a 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
Disc: caliper
Risk. If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. If the slide-out room moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
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.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Fuel system, diesel
Risk. If the bracket damages the tire, it can cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. Overheating of the electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Front: control arm
Risk. A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, 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
2018 vs. every other Mountain Aire 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 Mountain Aire median. How we score
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- Caution
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In owners' words
What Mountain Aire owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
These vehicles, built on a Spartan K3 chassis and powered by a Cummins ISX-12 engine are experiencing very high failure rates in the DEF system control head. When the control head fails, it sends error codes that result in derating engine power dramatically and/or immediate engine shut-down. This…
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