1996 Fleetwood American Dream Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 26, 1999 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other American Dream years
Not enough data 5th of 11 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Fleetwood American Dream. That ranks 5th out of 11 American Dream model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1996 Fleetwood American Dream problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Vehicle Speed Control1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1996 Fleetwood American Dream recalls (1)

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TiresOct 15, 1999 · NHTSA campaign 99V277000 · 3,746 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: motor homes. The subject motor homes, when built with a disproportionate front axle weight distribution, fully equipped, loaded with cargo, and operated with improper tire pressures, can experience an overload condition on a front tire.

Risk: Overloading of a tire can lead to tire failure.

Fix: Dealers will equip the subject motor homes with new larger capacity front tires, will adjust the weight distribution on the front axle (if necessary), apply new certification labels, and reinforce consumer education about the importance of tire maintenance, including rotation, alignment, and tire inflation pressure.

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.

Owner received a recall notice for his cruise control but has been unable to get work done because of no parts,their was no recall no in the system, but the actual recall no. Is 96v-201. *ak

Vehicle Speed Control · received Mar 5, 1997 · NHTSA complaint 809717

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Fleetwood American Dream?

Owners most often report vehicle speed control problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Fleetwood American Dream?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1996 Fleetwood American Dream a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other American Dream model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.