1996 Fleetwood Bounder Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Bounder years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Fleetwood Bounder. That ranks 4th out of 32 Bounder model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (5 complaints, 21%), typically at around 44,500 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 24owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Fleetwood Bounder problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 5 | 21% | 44,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 13% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 4% | 42,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Fleetwood Bounder recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:windshield
Problem: Vehicle description: motor homes. The driver's and passenger's side windows do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 205, "glazing materials," for an acceptable level of tint.
Risk: This condition could cause the driver reduced visibility through the side windows when backing up, when using the mirrors for lane changes, or whenever looking through the windows, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace these windows.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: The electric wire used to power the expandable room hydraulic pump motor was not equipped with a circuit breaker. Overheating of the wire can occur with incorrect expandable room operation.
Risk: This condition can cause the wire insulation to melt, causing smoke and possible fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a circuit breaker to the expandable room system pump motor wire. Fleetwood will also provide a vehicle label to identify the location of the circuit breaker, and will provide owner's manual literature to identify the circuit breaker location.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 fleetwood bounder motor home. The contact stated that the side windows were defective. The windows were foggy and obstructed the contact's view while reversing. The contact attempted to correct the defect by cleaning the windows; however, the windows did not clear. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 fleetwood bounder. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with a p30 transmission that would cause the driveshaft to seize. The contact stated that after shifting the vehicle into park, the vehicle would roll away. The contact would have to cut the wheels in…
I recently bought a used 1996 fleetwood bounder class a motorhome. Both the left and right front side windows are fogged up with this apparently happening between the sandwiched panes of glass. It is difficult to see out of these windows, or view the rear view mirrors. From talking to others, i…
Dt: consumer has motor home. The consumer went inside the motorhome and discovered the driver and passenger windows were no longer clear. The windows had to be rolled down to see out of them. The consumer says that she believes the seal around the window may have leaked causing this discoloration…
Stationary insulated windows on passenger and drivers side clouded making it difficult to see rear view mirrors and to see approaching traffic from left and right at intersections. *nm
Other Fleetwood Bounder years
← 1995 Bounder · 1997 Bounder →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Bounder | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Bounder | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Bounder | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 Bounder | 2 | 6 |
| 2022 Bounder | 3 | 5 |
| 2021 Bounder | 2 | 6 |
| 2020 Bounder | 2 | 5 |
| 2019 Bounder | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 Bounder | 4 | 5 |
| 2017 Bounder | 3 | 4 |
| 2016 Bounder | 5 | 2 |
| 2015 Bounder | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 Bounder | 3 | 3 |
| 2013 Bounder | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Bounder | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Bounder | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 Bounder | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 Bounder | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Bounder | 3 | 2 |
| 2007 Bounder | 5 | 6 |
| 2006 Bounder | 6 | 8 |
| 2005 Bounder | 17 | 5 |
| 2004 Bounder | 28 | 10 |
| 2003 Bounder | 13 | 8 |
| 2002 Bounder | 12 | 5 |
| 2001 Bounder | 8 | 5 |
| 2000 Bounder | 13 | 3 |
| 1999 Bounder | 35 | 1 |
| 1998 Bounder | 24 | 3 |
| 1997 Bounder | 29 | 5 |
| 1996 | 24 | 2 |
| 1995 Bounder | 10 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Fleetwood Bounder?
Owners most often report visibility, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Fleetwood Bounder?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Fleetwood Bounder a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Bounder model years, the 1996 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.