2019 Newmar Mountain AireProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2019 Newmar Mountain Aire, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 15 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 April 11, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Newmar Mountain Aire has problems

4 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
Forward collision avoidance20
Engine10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Service brakes10

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

15 recalls

2019 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.

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 →

1%repaired · 2023 Q2

Fuel injection system: fuel rail

Recall 21V-506 · Jul 2, 2021 · 1,737 vehicles · 19 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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71%repaired · 2023 Q2

Fuel injection system: fuel rail

Recall 21V-372 · May 20, 2021 · 1,294 vehicles · 922 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

70%repaired · 2022 Q3

Electrical system: software

Recall 20V-509 · Aug 27, 2020 · 732 vehicles · 516 repaired

Risk. Glare can reduce the driver's visibility of the road, increasing 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 →

67%repaired · 2020 Q3

Service brakes

Recall 19V-384 · May 22, 2019 · 3 vehicles · 2 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

75%repaired · 2020 Q3

Service brakes, air: disc

Recall 19V-381 · May 20, 2019 · 40 vehicles · 30 repaired

Risk. An increase in stopping distance without warning increases the risk of crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

90%repaired · 2020 Q2

Disc: caliper

Recall 18V-859 · Dec 4, 2018 · 308 vehicles · 276 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2019 Q2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 18V-518 · Aug 6, 2018 · 239 vehicles · 239 repaired

Risk. If the door opens during transit, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

99%repaired · 2020 Q1

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Recall 18V-387 · Jun 8, 2018 · 77 vehicles · 76 repaired

Risk. If the windshield wipers do not properly contact the windshield, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

2019 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

'91'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Mountain Aire owners report

Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE ON-GUARD SYSTEM WILL ACTIVATE ON GHOSTS AND FREQUENTLY DOES NOT RELEASE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN-MOTION. IT CAN BE ACTIVATED BY GUARD RAILS ALONG HIGHWAY, BRIDGE BUTTRESSES, CONCRETE BARRIERS, VEHICLES THAT ARE PULLED OFF THE ROAD. ONCE ACTIVATED THE SYSTEM MAY KEEP APPLYING THE BRAKES UNTIL YOU…
Complaint 11383087 · Dec 11, 2020 · 5,000 miles
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS CANNOT BE ADJUSTED, CAUSING GLARE WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER IT IS IN-MOTION OR STATIONARY. AS SUCH, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 101, "CONTROL AND DISPLAYS." THE ONLY WAY I CAN…
Complaint 11383084 · Dec 11, 2020 · 3,000 miles

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