1996 Fleetwood Discovery Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Discovery years
- Not enough data 11th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Fleetwood Discovery. That ranks 11th out of 26 Discovery model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 33%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner 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 Discovery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Fleetwood Discovery recalls (2)
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Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Problem: Vehicle description: motor homes. The power steering gear box hydraulic lines are routed too close to a sharp edge. This can cause the lines to rupture and result in a hydraulic fluid leak.
Risk: This fluid leakage can cause loss of the power steering assist feature.
Fix: Dealers will inspect, replace or repair damaged hoses as necessary, and relocate the affected hydraulic lines.
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.
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.
Even with both the upper and lower door lock on the door keeps coming open on the road when moving! The door mech. Was checked and and shows no sign of wear. This happen 4 times with in 1200 miles.
Cruise control disengagement, was on recall but the dealer was unable to furnish the proper kit to do the repair. Yh
While driving on dry pavement vehicle is pulling very hard to the right, causing excessive tire wear. The consumer states that the capacity of the front axle is not heavy enough to support the vehicle. *ak
Other Fleetwood Discovery years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Fleetwood Discovery?
Owners most often report structure, suspension, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Fleetwood Discovery?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Fleetwood Discovery a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Discovery model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.