2016 Newmar VentanaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2016 Newmar Ventana, most often about the engine. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-809 the manufacturer reports only 6% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 14, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Newmar Ventana has problems

3 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
Engine30
Fuel/propulsion system20
Power train10

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

8 recalls

2016 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.

54%repaired · 2020 Q1

Exterior lighting: headlights

Recall 18V-245 · Apr 18, 2018 · 2,038 vehicles · 1,105 repaired

Risk. Without the low beams also illuminated when the high beams are on, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 →

80%repaired · 2019 Q4

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 17V-830 · Dec 19, 2017 · 2,915 vehicles · 2,327 repaired

Risk. The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.

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 →

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58%repaired · 2019 Q2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 17V-420 · Jun 30, 2017 · 1,289 vehicles · 745 repaired

Risk. If the vehicle is being driven and the button on the remote is pushed, the night shades may lower, blocking the driver's view, possibly increasing the risk of…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

90%repaired · 2018 Q1

Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Recall 16V-826 · Nov 15, 2016 · 370 vehicles · 333 repaired

Risk. Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

14%repaired · 2017 Q3

Steering

Recall 16V-270 · May 4, 2016 · 59 vehicles · 8 repaired

Risk. If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

38%repaired · 2017 Q3

Other: labels

Recall 16V-041 · Jan 27, 2016 · 283 vehicles · 108 repaired

Risk. If the tire is overinflated due to the incorrect label, the tire may unexpectedly fail, 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

2016 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 engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Driving west on Interstate 80 in Iowa heading to South Dakota, when smoke started to appear in rear of motor home outside. Pulled over to find that diesel fuel was spraying all over the motor, very fortunate that it did not catch on fire. It is a Cummins 8.9 diesel motor # 73844606. Had it towed to…
Complaint 11473849 · Jul 14, 2022
The SCR/DPF/DEF emissions control system is faulty and results in the vehicle becoming undrivable at unpredictable instances when no actual fault or deficiency exists. This may result in the driver becoming stranded in area with no cell phone signal and during times of harsh weather. It may also…
Complaint 11431469 · Sep 2, 2021
On Jan 2, 2021, I filed NHTSA complaint #11386115. To date I have heard nothing other than an acknowledgement of receipt of the complaint. I would like to point out that this problem is on-going, increasing in severity and number of occurrences, and can easily be considered a life safety issue. As…
Complaint 11424056 · Jul 9, 2021

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