Fleetwood Montara Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 14, 2004 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Fleetwood Montara, across 2 model years (1996–1997). The 1997 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is tires.

Peak: 1997, with 2 complaints
1996: 1199611997: 219972

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Fleetwood Montara years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Montara model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 1997 Montara: 2 complaints, 1 recall
  2. 1996 Montara: 1 complaint, 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 Montara problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Tires320

All Fleetwood Montara model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
1997 Montara21—Tires
1996 Montara11—Tires

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Frequently asked questions

Which Fleetwood Montara years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1997 (2), 1996 (1). 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 Montara?

Tires, with 3 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Fleetwood Montara have?

1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.