2021 Newmar VentanaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2021 Newmar Ventana, most often about the steering. It is covered by 12 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 17, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 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
Steering10

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

12 recalls

2021 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.

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 →

13%repaired · 2023 Q2

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 21V-642 · Aug 17, 2021 · 140 vehicles · 18 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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18%repaired · 2023 Q2

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 21V-604 · Aug 4, 2021 · 169 vehicles · 31 repaired

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

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 →

100%repaired · 2023 Q1

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 21V-542 · Jul 20, 2021 · 11 vehicles · 11 repaired

Risk. Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 →

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 →

100%repaired · 2022 Q4

Steering: column

Recall 21V-258 · Apr 13, 2021 · 19 vehicles · 19 repaired

Risk. Disengagement of the steering output shaft may result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

98%repaired · 2023 Q1

Service brakes, air: antilock

Recall 21V-182 · Mar 17, 2021 · 141 vehicles · 138 repaired

Risk. Malfunctioning brake lights can fail to alert other motorists of the driver's intention, 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

2021 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

'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22
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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What Ventana owners report

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

The Motorhome is equipped with a computer controlled Comfort Drive steering system ( also known as ReAX-C and other names) that is supposed to keep the vehicle going straight at all times with low steering efforts in side winds, pot holes or against the crown of the road. The Comfort Drive is…
Complaint 11583626 · Apr 17, 2024

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