1998 Fleetwood Southwind Storm Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- 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 1998 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 (2 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Fleetwood Southwind Storm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Fleetwood Southwind Storm recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 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.
Above entry door 2 switches that control the motor coach battery and engine battery could not be turned off. Dealer said there was no way the switch to the battery that operated the engine could turn off, but it did. The engine stopped and there were no power brakes or power steering. Consumer had…
Gear shift level failed causing lock up.
Other Fleetwood Southwind Storm years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Southwind Storm | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Southwind Storm | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Southwind Storm | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Fleetwood Southwind Storm?
Owners most often report electrical system, equipment, fuel system, other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Fleetwood Southwind Storm?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.