Damon Daybreak Problems by Year
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints and 15 safety recalls on file for the Damon Daybreak, across 15 model years (1997–2011). The 2002 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
Damon Daybreak years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Daybreak model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2002 Daybreak: 6 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2004 Daybreak: 5 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2000 Daybreak: 5 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1998 Daybreak: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
- 2005 Daybreak: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
- 2006 Daybreak: 1 complaint, 4 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Damon Daybreak problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Equipment | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Damon Daybreak model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Daybreak | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2010 Daybreak | 1 | 3 | — | Equipment | |
| 2009 Daybreak | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2008 Daybreak | 1 | 4 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2007 Daybreak | 4 | 4 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2006 Daybreak | 1 | 4 | — | Visibility | |
| 2005 Daybreak | 1 | 3 | — | Steering | |
| 2004 Daybreak | 5 | 4 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2003 Daybreak | 2 | 3 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2002 Daybreak | 6 | 2 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2001 Daybreak | 3 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2000 Daybreak | 5 | 3 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1999 Daybreak | 3 | 3 | — | Equipment | |
| 1998 Daybreak | 1 | 3 | — | Structure | |
| 1997 Daybreak | 2 | 2 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Damon Daybreak years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2002 (6), 2004 (5), 2000 (5). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Damon Daybreak?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 11 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Damon Daybreak have?
15 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.