Fleetwood Pace Arrow Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 17, 2025 · 132 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 132 owner complaints and 28 safety recalls on file for the Fleetwood Pace Arrow, across 22 model years (1995–2023). The 2004 model year has the most complaints (18). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.

Peak: 2004, with 18 complaints
1995: 1019951996: 91997: 1119971998: 111999: 1519992000: 152001: 320012002: 52003: 1220032004: 18182005: 1120052006: 32007: 120072008: 12009: 020092017: 32018: 320182019: 12020: 020202021: 02022: 020222023: 0

n = 132 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Fleetwood Pace Arrow years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Pace Arrow year: 1999, 2000, 2004. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2004 Pace Arrow: 18 complaints, 6 recalls
  2. 2000 Pace Arrow: 15 complaints, 2 recalls
  3. 1999 Pace Arrow: 15 complaints, 1 recall

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2007 Pace Arrow: 1 complaint, 5 recalls
  2. 2008 Pace Arrow: 1 complaint, 4 recalls
  3. 2019 Pace Arrow: 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 Pace Arrow problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Service Brakes, Hydraulic29100
Visibility1780
Structure1590
Equipment1480
Parking Brake1040
Vehicle Speed Control920
Electrical System840
Engine and Engine Cooling830
Suspension640
Power Train530
Exterior Lighting430
Service Brakes420
Steering421
Fuel/propulsion System330
Fuel System, Gasoline330
Tires320
Fuel System, Other220
Trailer Hitches221
Wheels220
Engine110
Latches/locks/linkages110
Seat Belts110
Seats110
Service Brakes, Air110
Service Brakes, Electric110
Visibility/wiper110

All Fleetwood Pace Arrow model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2023 Pace Arrow03——
2022 Pace Arrow03——
2021 Pace Arrow04——
2020 Pace Arrow02——
2019 Pace Arrow12—Trailer Hitches
2018 Pace Arrow35—Exterior Lighting
2017 Pace Arrow31—Power Train
2009 Pace Arrow01——
2008 Pace Arrow14—Unknown or Other
2007 Pace Arrow15—Visibility
2006 Pace Arrow35—Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2005 Pace Arrow114—Service BrakesMore complaints than other years
2004 Pace Arrow186—Service Brakes, HydraulicFar more complaints than other years
2003 Pace Arrow127—Service Brakes, HydraulicMore complaints than other years
2002 Pace Arrow54—Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2001 Pace Arrow33—Seat Belts
2000 Pace Arrow152—Vehicle Speed ControlFar more complaints than other years
1999 Pace Arrow151—Vehicle Speed ControlFar more complaints than other years
1998 Pace Arrow112—Electrical SystemMore complaints than other years
1997 Pace Arrow114—SuspensionMore complaints than other years
1996 Pace Arrow92—Visibility
1995 Pace Arrow100—Parking BrakeMore complaints than other years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Fleetwood Pace Arrow years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 1999 (15), 2000 (15), 2004 (18) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Pace Arrow 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 Pace Arrow?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 29 complaints across 10 model years.

How many recalls does the Fleetwood Pace Arrow have?

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