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2000 Sundowner Sunlite LQProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2000 Sundowner Sunlite LQ, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage4kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 25, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Sundowner Sunlite LQ has problems

4 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
Tires20
Equipment10
Structure10

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

1 recall

2000 Sundowner Sunlite LQ 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 Sunlite LQ 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 Sunlite LQ median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Sunlite LQ owners report

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

DURING A ROUTINE HIGHWAY TRIP (60+MPH), A RELATIVELY NEW TIRE (7,000 MILES OF USE), THAT WAS PROPERLY INFLATED (90PSI), MOUNTED ON A LOADED HORSE TRAILER, DISINTEGRATED. THE FAILURE CAUSED A MOMENTARY LOSS OF CONTROL, BUT THE DRIVER REGAINED CONTROL AND GOT THE VEHICLE SAFELY ONTO THE SHOULDER OF…
Complaint 10947517 · Jan 25, 2017 · 7,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUNDOWNER SUNLITE LQ HORSE TRAILER. THE VEHICLE HAS CARLISLE TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, ALL OF THE TIRES IN THE FIRST SET BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT HAS MAINTAINED THE PROPER AMOUNT OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE TIRES.…
Complaint 10242391 · Sep 16, 2008 · 500 miles

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