1998 Trailer Trailer StarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1998 Trailer Trailer Star, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 16, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Trailer Trailer Star 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

1998 Trailer Trailer Star 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.

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 Trailer.

Best & worst years

1998 vs. every other Trailer Star 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 Trailer Star median. How we score

'98
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Trailer Star owners report

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

GOODYEAR, P205/75R15, DOT UNKNOWN, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1998, SUNDOWNER HORSE, TRAILER. LEFT FRONT TIRE SHREDDED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, OTHER 3 TIRES WERE BULGING AND SHOWING SIGNS OF BELT SEPARATION.*AK *MJ
Complaint 8011718 · Jun 13, 2002

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