1996 Fleetwood American Tradition Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 13, 2005 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other American Tradition years
Not enough data 5th of 17 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Fleetwood American Tradition. That ranks 5th out of 17 American Tradition model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 1996 Fleetwood American Tradition problems

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic150%———
Vehicle Speed Control150%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 1 complaints
2003: 1200312005: 120051

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1996 Fleetwood American Tradition recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Fleetwood American Tradition.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The motor home experiences sudden acceleration when traveling for several hours and comes to a stop. Taken to dealer for checkup, but the cause is undetermined. *nm

Vehicle Speed Control · received Jan 13, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10107321

The vehicle took a long time to stop after driving two hours or more. The vehicles tires also moved while the vehicle was stopped. The dealer has been notified. *nlm

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Apr 14, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10015745

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

Was there a recall on the 1996 Fleetwood American Tradition?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 Fleetwood American Tradition a good year?

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