1996 Fleetwood Tioga Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 1, 2002 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Tioga years
Not enough data 6th of 16 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Fleetwood Tioga. That ranks 6th out of 16 Tioga model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 33,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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

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Most common 1996 Fleetwood Tioga problems

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

Equipment1 · ~33,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Equipment1100%33,000——

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

1996 Fleetwood Tioga recalls (1)

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Tires:temporary/emergency spare tireApr 10, 2000 · NHTSA campaign 00V104000 · 3,897 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: class c motor homes equipped with a spare wheel . This wheel has insufficient weight carrying capacity when matched to a maximum loaded tire. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."

Risk: Premature wheel failure can result in a loss of vehicle control.

Fix: Dealers will replace the spare wheel with a new higher capacity wheel.

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.

While driving the grey water tank support straps broke due to corrosion. The support bracket was lost but the grey water tank remained attached due to the full mud flap. The black water straps also corroded and one completely separated. *mr *nlm

Equipment · received Nov 1, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8022061

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Fleetwood Tioga?

Owners most often report equipment problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Fleetwood Tioga?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1996 Fleetwood Tioga a good year?

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