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2014 Newmar VentanaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2014 Newmar Ventana, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-809 the manufacturer reports only 6% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Lowest repair rate 6%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage19kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 27, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Newmar Ventana has problems

1 complaint 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
Electrical system10
Visibility/wiper10

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

6 recalls

2014 Newmar Ventana 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.

66%repaired · 2020 Q1

Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Recall 18V-198 · Mar 27, 2018 · 2,139 vehicles · 1,411 repaired

Risk. If the power steering hose contacts the power stud causing a power steering fluid leak, additional steering effort may be needed increasing the risk of a crash…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

6%repaired · 2019 Q4

Equipment

Recall 17V-809 · Dec 15, 2017 · 34,699 vehicles · 2,193 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

27%repaired · 2017 Q2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 16V-008 · Jan 13, 2016 · 3,712 vehicles · 995 repaired

Risk. Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

42%repaired · 2017 Q2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 15V-808 · Dec 1, 2015 · 979 vehicles · 413 repaired

Risk. If an individual climbed into the refrigerator and the door inadvertently latched, the person would not be able to open the door, increasing their risk of…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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100%repaired · 2018 Q4

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 15V-803 · Nov 30, 2015 · 1,085 vehicles · 1,085 repaired

Risk. A door lock actuator that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

49%repaired · 2016 Q1

Equipment

Recall 14V-098 · Mar 4, 2014 · 599 vehicles · 291 repaired

Risk. If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.

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

2014 vs. every other Ventana 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 Ventana median. How we score

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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What Ventana owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THIS 2014 CLASS A DIESEL PUSHER RV HAS GIVEN PROBLEMS FROM DAY ONE. (PURCHASED USED). THE RV HAS BEEN TAKEN TO REPAIR SHOPS ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. THE ELECTRIC DAY AND NIGHT SHADE DO NOT WORK PROPERLY AND ARE HELD UP WITH CLOTHES PINS. THE REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY DOESN'T GET COLD…
Complaint 11032769 · Oct 10, 2017 · 18,750 miles

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