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2002 Sundowner Sunlite LQProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2002 Sundowner Sunlite LQ, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Equipment

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 25, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Sundowner Sunlite LQ 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
Equipment10

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

2 recalls

2002 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

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 08V-483 · Sep 22, 2008 · 4,535 vehicles

Risk. IF AN IMPROPERLY WIRED TOW VEHICLE IS CONNECTED TO THE TRAILER WIRING HARNESS, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE RESULTING IN…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–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

2002 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Sunlite LQ owners report

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

DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR RECALL. REFRIGERATOR HAS DEFECT IDENTIFIED IN THE RECALL. TOOK IN FOR REPAIRS. SAID REPAIR WAS MADE. REFRIGERATOR DEVELOPED SYMPTOMS AS STATED IN THE RECALL. TOOK BACK TO DEALER. DEALER STATED DOMETIC WOULD NOT STAND FOR THE COST OF REPAIRS. COST OF REPAIRS WOULD BE $1,050 OR…
Complaint 10269864 · May 25, 2009

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