Fleetwood Discovery Problems by Year
Fleetwood Discovery years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Discovery year: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2004, 2005. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1998 Discovery: 18 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2005 Discovery: 17 complaints, 2 recalls
- 1999 Discovery: 16 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2013 Discovery: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2014 Discovery: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
- 2017 Discovery: 1 complaint, 2 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 Discovery problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 29 | 6 | 0 |
| Tires | 27 | 8 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 10 | 0 |
| Equipment | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 13 | 7 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 13 | 6 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Fleetwood Discovery model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Discovery | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2023 Discovery | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2022 Discovery | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2021 Discovery | 1 | 2 | — | Suspension | |
| 2020 Discovery | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2019 Discovery | 2 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 2018 Discovery | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2017 Discovery | 1 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2014 Discovery | 1 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2013 Discovery | 1 | 1 | — | Structure | |
| 2011 Discovery | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2010 Discovery | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2009 Discovery | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2008 Discovery | 3 | 7 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2007 Discovery | 4 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2006 Discovery | 9 | 5 | — | Visibility | |
| 2005 Discovery | 17 | 2 | — | Visibility | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 Discovery | 12 | 3 | — | Visibility | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2003 Discovery | 6 | 4 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2002 Discovery | 2 | 3 | — | Tires | |
| 2001 Discovery | 9 | 2 | — | Tires | |
| 2000 Discovery | 9 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 1999 Discovery | 16 | 2 | — | Tires | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1998 Discovery | 18 | 2 | — | Equipment | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1997 Discovery | 13 | 4 | — | Visibility | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1996 Discovery | 3 | 2 | — | Structure |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Fleetwood Discovery years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1997 (13), 1998 (18), 1999 (16), 2004 (12), 2005 (17) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Discovery year. 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 Discovery?
Visibility, with 29 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Fleetwood Discovery have?
37 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.