Damon Ultrasport Problems by Year
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 8 safety recalls on file for the Damon Ultrasport, across 10 model years (1996–2005). The 1997 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is structure.
Damon Ultrasport years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Ultrasport model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1997 Ultrasport: 4 complaints, 2 recalls
- 1998 Ultrasport: 3 complaints, 2 recalls
- 1999 Ultrasport: 2 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1996 Ultrasport: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2000 Ultrasport: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
- 2003 Ultrasport: 1 complaint, 3 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 Ultrasport problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Damon Ultrasport model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Ultrasport | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2004 Ultrasport | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2003 Ultrasport | 1 | 3 | — | Equipment | |
| 2002 Ultrasport | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2001 Ultrasport | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2000 Ultrasport | 1 | 3 | — | Structure | |
| 1999 Ultrasport | 2 | 3 | — | Equipment | |
| 1998 Ultrasport | 3 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1997 Ultrasport | 4 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1996 Ultrasport | 1 | 0 | — | Structure |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Damon Ultrasport years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1997 (4), 1998 (3), 1999 (2). 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 Ultrasport?
Structure, with 4 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Damon Ultrasport have?
8 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.