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2011 Open Range RoamerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2011 Open Range Roamer, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage14kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 4, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Open Range Roamer has problems

2 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
Structure20
Suspension10

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

1 recall

2011 Open Range Roamer 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.

–no report yet

Equipment

Recall 10V-498 · Oct 12, 2010 · 404 vehicles

Risk. A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.

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 Open Range.

Best & worst years

2011 vs. every other Roamer 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 Roamer median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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In owners' words

What Roamer owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 OPEN RANGE ROAMER BHS303. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDE OUT, SEALS, FRONT FRAMELESS WINDOW, LIGHTS, AND STORAGE COMPARTMENT WERE LEAKING. AS A RESULT, THERE WAS MOISTURE AND MOLD IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A…
Complaint 10863141 · May 4, 2016
IN EARLY NOVEMBER WE RETURNED FROM AN RV TRIP AND NOTICED UNUSUAL TIRE WEAR ON OUR 2011 OPEN RANGE ROAMER. THINKING THAT WE NEEDED A WHEEL ALIGNMENT, WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO COLFAX TRAILER & REPAIR. THEIR EXAMINATION LED TO THE DISCOVERY THAT THE FRAME WAS CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE RV AND THERE…
Complaint 10560990 · Jan 22, 2014 · 13,500 miles

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