Fleetwood American Tradition Problems by Year
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints and 19 safety recalls on file for the Fleetwood American Tradition, across 17 model years (1996–2014). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is suspension.
Fleetwood American Tradition years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No American Tradition model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 American Tradition: 6 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2005 American Tradition: 4 complaints, 4 recalls
- 1999 American Tradition: 3 complaints, 5 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2007 American Tradition: 1 complaint, 4 recalls
- 1996 American Tradition: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1997 American Tradition: 2 complaints, 1 recall
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 Tradition problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Fleetwood American Tradition model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 American Tradition | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2011 American Tradition | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2010 American Tradition | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2009 American Tradition | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2008 American Tradition | 2 | 3 | — | Equipment | |
| 2007 American Tradition | 1 | 4 | — | Equipment | |
| 2006 American Tradition | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2005 American Tradition | 4 | 4 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2004 American Tradition | 2 | 5 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2003 American Tradition | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2002 American Tradition | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2001 American Tradition | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2000 American Tradition | 6 | 3 | — | Suspension | |
| 1999 American Tradition | 3 | 5 | — | Tires | |
| 1998 American Tradition | 3 | 2 | — | Suspension | |
| 1997 American Tradition | 2 | 1 | — | Tires | |
| 1996 American Tradition | 2 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Fleetwood American Tradition years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2000 (6), 2005 (4), 1999 (3). 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 Tradition?
Suspension, with 7 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Fleetwood American Tradition have?
19 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.