1996 Fleetwood Southwind Storm Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 22, 2003 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Southwind Storm years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Fleetwood Southwind Storm. That is the most of any Southwind Storm model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 27,068 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1996 Fleetwood Southwind Storm problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~27,068 mi
Parking Brake1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%27,068——
Parking Brake150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1998, with 1 complaints
1998: 1199812003: 120031

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1996 Fleetwood Southwind Storm recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Fleetwood Southwind Storm.

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.

The wiring harness caught fire. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. *jb

Electrical System · received May 22, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10020390

While driving the automatic parking brake engaged, causing the vehicle to rapidly decelerate, cause unknown. *ak *ml

Parking Brake · received Nov 9, 1998 · NHTSA complaint 830424

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Fleetwood Southwind Storm?

Owners most often report electrical system, parking brake problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Fleetwood Southwind Storm?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 Fleetwood Southwind Storm a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Southwind Storm model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.