2008 Trailstar P27Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Trailstar P27, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 18, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Trailstar P27 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
Structure10

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

1 recall

2008 Trailstar P27 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

Mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer

Recall 08V-133 · Mar 20, 2008 · 1,161 vehicles

Risk. IF THE JACK FALLS OFF WHILE THE TRAILER IS IN MOTION, DAMAGE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES COULD OCCUR OR A VEHICLE CRASH MAY RESULT.

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 Trailstar.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other P27 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 P27 median. How we score

'07'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What P27 owners report

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

ON 6/25/2008,WE PURCHASED A NEW 2008 SUN TRACKER PONTOON AND A NEW 2008 TRAILSTAR BOAT TRAILER FROM A DEALERSHIP IN NORTH CAROLINA. WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH OF USING THE BOAT/TRAILER WE NOTICED THAT THE BOAT TRAILER TIRES WERE SHOWING EXCESSIVE WEAR AND WE NOTIFIED THE DEALER, WHO SENT NEW TIRES FOR…
Complaint 10343867 · Jul 18, 2010

Own a 2008 P27?

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