Fleetwood Southwind Storm Problems by Year
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Fleetwood Southwind Storm, across 4 model years (1995–1998). The 1998 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Fleetwood Southwind Storm years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Southwind Storm model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1998 Southwind Storm: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1997 Southwind Storm: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1996 Southwind Storm: 2 complaints, 0 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 Southwind Storm problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Fleetwood Southwind Storm model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Southwind Storm | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1997 Southwind Storm | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1996 Southwind Storm | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1995 Southwind Storm | 1 | 1 | — | Equipment |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Fleetwood Southwind Storm years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1998 (2), 1997 (2), 1996 (2). 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 Southwind Storm?
Electrical System, with 4 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Fleetwood Southwind Storm have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.