2004 Dutchmen Trailer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trailer years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Dutchmen Trailer. That is the most of any Trailer model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is tires (13 complaints, 72%), typically at around 1,325 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 18owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Dutchmen Trailer problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 13 | 72% | 1,325 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 22% | 900 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 11% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 11% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | 13,995 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Dutchmen Trailer recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:furnace
Problem: On certain traveltrailers equipped with suburban furnaces, the furnace exhaust vent may not be present.
Risk: When the furnace is in use this could allow carbon monoxide fumes to vent into the trailer, which could result in serious injury or death to the passengers.
Fix: Owners and dealers will inspect for the presence of the exhaust vent and for hot exhaust air escaping from the furnace exhaust. The recall began february 20, 2004. Owners should contact dutchmen at 1-219-534-1224.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
We have purchased a used camper which includes a samsung microwave which starts without pushing any buttons. This has occurred 3 different times and a serious fire hazard. Apparently the former owner did not respond to the recall for this appliance. I have found evidence online from other camper…
Frame failure on a travel trailer. I noticed upon return of my last camping trip that i was able to move the tongue of the trailer up and down around 3 inches. *tr
I looked out my right mirror and sparks were coming out of the back right wheel. I was able to pull of into the right lane and take the exit in forest lake, mn to highway 8. I quickly stopped my wife told me to turn off the gas before we had a fire. I called coach-net and they dispatched a service…
Tire failure on 2004 dutchmen classic 29 ft 5th wheel trailer purchased new in feb 2005. First failure may 25,2007 second failure sept 15,2007 with results of damage to skirt over tires. Called youngbloods rv center in paducah, ky where we bought the 5th wheel and they said to call dutchmen, the…
While traveling home towing a 2004 four winds fifth wheel trailer on i-95 front passenger side tire ,carlisle radial trail, st225/75r15, blew out on tread area. Original equipment on trailer, carlisle tires have a reputation for blowing out, and i thought possibly there might be a recall ,but i…
Other Dutchmen Trailer years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 18 | 1 |
| 2003 Trailer | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 Trailer | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 Trailer | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Trailer | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Trailer | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 Trailer | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 Trailer | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 Trailer | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 Trailer | 6 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Dutchmen Trailer?
Owners most often report tires, equipment, electrical system problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Dutchmen Trailer?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Dutchmen Trailer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Trailer model years, the 2004 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.