Fleetwood American Eagle Problems by Year
NHTSA has 41 owner complaints and 24 safety recalls on file for the Fleetwood American Eagle, across 17 model years (1995–2011). The 1998 model year has the most complaints (9). The most reported problem area overall is tires.
Fleetwood American Eagle years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No American Eagle model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1998 American Eagle: 9 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2008 American Eagle: 6 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2007 American Eagle: 6 complaints, 4 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1999 American Eagle: 1 complaint, 6 recalls
- 2002 American Eagle: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
- 2004 American Eagle: 1 complaint, 8 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 Eagle problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 13 | 8 | 2 |
| Equipment | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Fleetwood American Eagle model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 American Eagle | 2 | 2 | — | Fuel System, Diesel | |
| 2010 American Eagle | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2009 American Eagle | 2 | 2 | — | Engine | |
| 2008 American Eagle | 6 | 3 | — | Equipment | |
| 2007 American Eagle | 6 | 4 | — | Suspension | |
| 2006 American Eagle | 2 | 1 | — | Tires | |
| 2005 American Eagle | 2 | 4 | — | Fuel System, Diesel | |
| 2004 American Eagle | 1 | 8 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2003 American Eagle | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2002 American Eagle | 1 | 3 | — | Service Brakes, Air | |
| 2001 American Eagle | 2 | 4 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2000 American Eagle | 2 | 4 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1999 American Eagle | 1 | 6 | — | Tires | |
| 1998 American Eagle | 9 | 4 | — | Tires | |
| 1997 American Eagle | 2 | 2 | — | Tires | |
| 1996 American Eagle | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1995 American Eagle | 3 | 1 | — | Tires |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Fleetwood American Eagle years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1998 (9), 2008 (6), 2007 (6). 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 Eagle?
Tires, with 13 complaints across 8 model years.
How many recalls does the Fleetwood American Eagle have?
24 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.