Fleetwood Storm Problems by Year
NHTSA has 40 owner complaints and 26 safety recalls on file for the Fleetwood Storm, across 21 model years (1996–2018). The 2014 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is structure.
Fleetwood Storm years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Storm model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2014 Storm: 7 complaints, 2 recalls
- 1998 Storm: 6 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2000 Storm: 5 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1996 Storm: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1997 Storm: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2012 Storm: 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 Storm problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 9 | 6 | 0 |
| Visibility | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Fleetwood Storm model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Storm | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2017 Storm | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2016 Storm | 3 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2015 Storm | 2 | 0 | — | Suspension | |
| 2014 Storm | 7 | 2 | — | Steering | |
| 2013 Storm | 4 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 2012 Storm | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2011 Storm | 2 | 4 | — | Structure | |
| 2008 Storm | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2007 Storm | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2006 Storm | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2005 Storm | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2004 Storm | 3 | 7 | — | Visibility | |
| 2003 Storm | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2002 Storm | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2001 Storm | 3 | 4 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2000 Storm | 5 | 3 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1999 Storm | 2 | 2 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1998 Storm | 6 | 3 | — | Parking Brake | |
| 1997 Storm | 1 | 2 | — | Parking Brake | |
| 1996 Storm | 1 | 0 | — | Visibility |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Fleetwood Storm years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2014 (7), 1998 (6), 2000 (5). 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 Storm?
Structure, with 9 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Fleetwood Storm have?
26 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.