Fleetwood American Heritage Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 10, 2016 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 15 safety recalls on file for the Fleetwood American Heritage, across 15 model years (1997–2011). The 2011 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is steering.

Peak: 2002, with 1 complaints
1997: 0199701998: 001999: 0199902000: 002001: 0200102002: 112003: 0200302004: 002005: 0200502006: 112007: 0200702008: 002009: 0200902010: 002011: 120111

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

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

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

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2011 American Heritage: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
  2. 2006 American Heritage: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
  3. 2002 American Heritage: 1 complaint, 4 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 Heritage problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Steering220
Electrical System110
Equipment110
Latches/locks/linkages110
Structure110
Suspension110
Tires110

All Fleetwood American Heritage model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2011 American Heritage12—Steering
2010 American Heritage01——
2009 American Heritage03——
2008 American Heritage02——
2007 American Heritage01——
2006 American Heritage12—Electrical System
2005 American Heritage02——
2004 American Heritage03——
2003 American Heritage04——
2002 American Heritage14—Suspension
2001 American Heritage02——
2000 American Heritage03——
1999 American Heritage06——
1998 American Heritage02——
1997 American Heritage01——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Fleetwood American Heritage years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2011 (1), 2006 (1), 2002 (1). 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 Heritage?

Steering, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Fleetwood American Heritage have?

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