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2004 Ultimate AdvantageProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2004 Ultimate Advantage, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage30kEquipment, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 2, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Ultimate Advantage has problems

2 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
Equipment10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Tires10

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

1 recall

2004 Ultimate Advantage 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

Hydraulic power assist: pump

Recall 04V-018 · Jan 6, 2004 · 21 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN CLOSE CONTACT WITH THE STARTER AND CAUSE IGNITION OF HYDRAULIC FLUID WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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 Ultimate.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other Advantage 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 Advantage median. How we score

'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Advantage owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 WINNEBAGO ITASCA SUN CRUISER. THE MODEL LISTED WAS UNAVAILABLE IN THE DROP DOWN MENU AT THE TIME OF THIS COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITHOUT A SPARE TIRE OR A SPARE TIRE RACK. THE VEHICLE IS DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE A PARTICULAR TYPE OF…
Complaint 10193126 · Jun 13, 2007 · 30,000 miles

Own a 2004 Advantage?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.