2017 Newmar VentanaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2017 Newmar Ventana, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 14 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 2, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 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
Exterior lighting10

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

14 recalls

2017 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.

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 →

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 →

20%repaired · 2020 Q3

Steering

Recall 19V-197 · Mar 13, 2019 · 5 vehicles · 1 repaired

Risk. Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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95%repaired · 2020 Q1

Disc: caliper

Recall 18V-505 · Aug 2, 2018 · 119 vehicles · 113 repaired

Risk. If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 →

82%repaired · 2019 Q4

Exterior lighting: headlights

Recall 18V-062 · Jan 19, 2018 · 1,249 vehicles · 1,023 repaired

Risk. If the driver has reduced visibility, there would be an increased 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 →

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 →

68%repaired · 2018 Q1

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 16V-773 · Oct 24, 2016 · 19 vehicles · 13 repaired

Risk. If the slide out motor does not have a brake installed, the slide out box could extend unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

21%repaired · 2017 Q4

Visibility: rear window wiper/washer

Recall 16V-481 · Jun 29, 2016 · 24 vehicles · 5 repaired

Risk. If the headlights go out or the wiper system does not operate properly, the driver's visibility may be adversely affected, 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

2017 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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In owners' words

What Ventana owners report

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

THIS IS A CLASS A MOTORHOME ON A FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. WHEN RUNNING AT NIGHT WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON THE ENTIRE DASH LIGHTS FLICKER AND GO OUT COMPLETELY LEAVING A DARK DASH WITH NO INSTRUMENTATION INCLUDING SPEEDOMETER. AFTER TALKING WITH NEWMAR CORP. THEY SAY IT IS A KNOWN SOFTWARE PROBLEM AND IS…
Complaint 11044467 · Nov 8, 2017 · 1,000 miles

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