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 VentanaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2018 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 October 17, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Newmar Ventana has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
1Exterior lighting
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
14 recalls
2018 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.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Tires
Risk. Extensive damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Electrical system
Risk. Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2020 Q3
Equipment: electrical
Risk. An overheated power supply can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Steering
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.
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
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. Overheating of the electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. If the driver has reduced visibility, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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.
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 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Ventana owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2018 Newmar Ventana 3715 RV built on a 2019 Freightliner XC-R Chassis. The contact stated that the tail lights, the driver's side brake light, and the driver's side turn signal light had failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the secondary fuse harness was installed…
Own a 2018 Ventana?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.