2008 Sundowner Sunlite LQProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Sundowner Sunlite LQ, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 22, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 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
Tires10

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

1 recall

2008 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 →

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

2008 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.

SUMMARY:SPARE TIRE ATTACHED TO SIDE OF HORSE TRAILER EXPLODED WHILE TRAILER WAS PARKED IN FULL SUN ON HOT DAY (100 DEGREES). NO INJURIES. DAMAGE LIMITED TO TIRE. CONSEQUENCES: TRAILER OPERATES WITH 4 IDENTICAL TIRES. ARE THEY SAFE? DETAILS: TIRE IS A CARLISLE ST 225/75R15, AQ15DOT, AQHH MADE IN…
Complaint 10351126 · Aug 22, 2010

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