Fleetwood Tioga Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 14, 2016 · 49 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 49 owner complaints and 19 safety recalls on file for the Fleetwood Tioga, across 16 model years (1996–2011). The 1997 model year has the most complaints (14). The most reported problem area overall is tires.

Peak: 1997, with 14 complaints
1996: 1199611997: 14141998: 8199881999: 11112000: 7200072001: 002002: 0200202003: 112004: 1200412005: 002006: 1200612007: 332008: 1200812009: 112010: 0201002011: 00

n = 49 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Fleetwood Tioga years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Tioga year: 1997, 1999. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 1997 Tioga: 14 complaints, 2 recalls
  2. 1999 Tioga: 11 complaints, 2 recalls
  3. 1998 Tioga: 8 complaints, 2 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 1996 Tioga: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  2. 2003 Tioga: 1 complaint, 5 recalls
  3. 2004 Tioga: 1 complaint, 4 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 Tioga problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Tires3160
Equipment760
Electrical System640
Structure550
Steering220
Suspension220
Vehicle Speed Control210
Air Bags110
Engine and Engine Cooling110
Fuel System, Gasoline110
Power Train110
Seat Belts110
Seats110
Service Brakes, Hydraulic110
Trailer Hitches110
Visibility110
Wheels110

All Fleetwood Tioga model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2011 Tioga01——
2010 Tioga01——
2009 Tioga14—Tires
2008 Tioga16—Equipment
2007 Tioga32—Engine and Engine Cooling
2006 Tioga13—Tires
2005 Tioga02——
2004 Tioga14—Equipment
2003 Tioga15—Electrical System
2002 Tioga02——
2001 Tioga02——
2000 Tioga74—Tires
1999 Tioga112—TiresFar more complaints than other years
1998 Tioga82—Tires
1997 Tioga142—TiresFar more complaints than other years
1996 Tioga11—Equipment

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Frequently asked questions

Which Fleetwood Tioga years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 1997 (14), 1999 (11) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Tioga 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 Tioga?

Tires, with 31 complaints across 6 model years.

How many recalls does the Fleetwood Tioga have?

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