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2003 Pilgrim Open RoadProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2003 Pilgrim Open Road, most often about the equipment. 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 mileage2kEquipment, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 28, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Pilgrim Open Road 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
Equipment20
Structure10

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

1 recall

2003 Pilgrim Open Road 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: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-201 · May 9, 2007 · 1,000 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

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 Pilgrim.

Best & worst years

2003 vs. every other Open Road 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 Open Road median. How we score

'03'04'05'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Open Road owners report

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

DOMETIC RM2852 REFRIGERATOR, SERIAL NO. 23905278. RECALL NOTICE. 06E-076. WE AWOKE IN OUR TRAVEL TRAILER TO THE ODOR OF AMMONIA. WE SEARCHED FOR A CAUSE BUT FOUND NOTHING TO RELATE TO THE ODOR. WE 'AIRED' THE TRAILER AND THE ODOR DISSIPATED. MY WIFE HAS HAD A PERSISTENT COUGH SINCE THE INCIDENT.…
Complaint 10358009 · Sep 28, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PILGRIM OPEN ROAD RV. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE SLIDERS ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WERE RUBBING AGAINST THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER, BUT IS STILL EXPERIENCING THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500. UPDATED 05/19/08. *LJ WATER…
Complaint 10225879 · Apr 28, 2008 · 1,500 miles

Own a 2003 Open Road?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.