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2000 Sundowner CargoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2000 Sundowner Cargo, 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 mileage50kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 20, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Sundowner Cargo 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

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

1 recall

2000 Sundowner Cargo 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-111 · Mar 19, 2007 · 5,254 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 Sundowner.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other Cargo 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 Cargo median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Cargo owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUNDOWNER VALUELITE TRAILER (NA). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED, THE DEALER NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AT THAT TIME BUT THE FAILURE OCCURRED GAGAIN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO…
Complaint 10361380 · Oct 20, 2010 · 50,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUNDOWNER CARGO VALUE LITE TRAILER. THE CONTACT INSPECTED HER HORSE TRAILER AND NOTICED THAT IT WAS DETERIORATING; THE STEEL PART OF THE TRAILER HAD RUSTED. THE TRAILER HAD NO RECALLS FOR THAT FAILURE.
Complaint 10328260 · Apr 30, 2010

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