Fleetwood American Dream Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 22, 2018 · 15 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints and 9 safety recalls on file for the Fleetwood American Dream, across 11 model years (1995–2005). The 1998 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is tires.

Peak: 1998, with 4 complaints
1995: 2199521996: 1199611997: 1199711998: 4199841999: 2199922000: 2200022001: 1200112002: 1200212003: 1200312004: 0200402005: 020050

n = 15 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Fleetwood American Dream years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No American Dream model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 1998 American Dream: 4 complaints, 3 recalls
  2. 2000 American Dream: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
  3. 1999 American Dream: 2 complaints, 5 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 1996 American Dream: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  2. 1997 American Dream: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  3. 2001 American Dream: 1 complaint, 2 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 Fleetwood American Dream problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Tires970
Equipment110
Equipment Adaptive/mobility110
Power Train110
Steering110
Structure110
Suspension110
Vehicle Speed Control110

All Fleetwood American Dream model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2005 American Dream01——
2004 American Dream01——
2003 American Dream12—Tires
2002 American Dream12—Tires
2001 American Dream12—Structure
2000 American Dream22—Equipment
1999 American Dream25—Suspension
1998 American Dream43—Tires
1997 American Dream11—Tires
1996 American Dream11—Vehicle Speed Control
1995 American Dream21—Equipment Adaptive/mobility

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Frequently asked questions

Which Fleetwood American Dream years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1998 (4), 2000 (2), 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 Fleetwood American Dream?

Tires, with 9 complaints across 7 model years.

How many recalls does the Fleetwood American Dream have?

9 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.