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2013 Starcraft CometProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2013 Starcraft Comet, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-747 the manufacturer reports only 11% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 11%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 3, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Starcraft Comet 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
Structure10

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

3 recalls

2013 Starcraft Comet 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.

19%repaired · 2020 Q1

Body: roof and pillars

Recall 18V-294 · May 3, 2018 · 508 vehicles · 98 repaired

Risk. Damage to the lift mechanism may cause the roof to fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

11%repaired · 2019 Q4

Equipment

Recall 17V-747 · Nov 21, 2017 · 2,879 vehicles · 323 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 →

30%repaired · 2015 Q1

Body: roof and pillars

Recall 13V-559 · Nov 7, 2013 · 57 vehicles · 17 repaired

Risk. If the roof abruptly closes, there is an increased risk of 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 Starcraft.

Best & worst years

2013 vs. every other Comet 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 Comet median. How we score

'02'13'14
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Comet owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 STARCRAFT COMET TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TENT POLE IN THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS WAS DEFECTIVE. THE POLE WOULD NOT STAY IN PLACE AND FAILED TO SUSTAIN THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA. THE POLE ALSO EXHIBITED A SHARP EDGE THAT STRUCK THE PASSENGERS IN THE…
Complaint 10537940 · Aug 29, 2013

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