Fleetwood Wilderness Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 12, 2018 · 58 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 58 owner complaints and 15 safety recalls on file for the Fleetwood Wilderness, across 13 model years (1995–2007). The 2001 model year has the most complaints (12). The most reported problem area overall is equipment.

Peak: 2001, with 12 complaints
1995: 2199521996: 2199621997: 2199721998: 4199841999: 6199962000: 4200042001: 122001122002: 7200272003: 0200302004: 102004102005: 6200562006: 2200622007: 120071

n = 58 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Fleetwood Wilderness years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Wilderness year: 2001, 2004. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2001 Wilderness: 12 complaints, 2 recalls
  2. 2004 Wilderness: 10 complaints, 9 recalls
  3. 2002 Wilderness: 7 complaints, 2 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2007 Wilderness: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
  2. 1995 Wilderness: 2 complaints, 1 recall
  3. 1996 Wilderness: 2 complaints, 0 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 Wilderness problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Equipment1970
Structure1550
Suspension960
Tires770
Electrical System432
Service Brakes, Hydraulic321
Fuel/propulsion System110
Service Brakes, Electric111
Trailer Hitches110
Vehicle Speed Control110
Wheels110

All Fleetwood Wilderness model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2007 Wilderness12—Tires
2006 Wilderness23—Suspension
2005 Wilderness63—Electrical System
2004 Wilderness109—StructureFar more complaints than other years
2003 Wilderness03——
2002 Wilderness72—Structure
2001 Wilderness122—EquipmentFar more complaints than other years
2000 Wilderness42—Equipment
1999 Wilderness62—Equipment
1998 Wilderness42—Electrical System
1997 Wilderness22—Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1996 Wilderness20—Electrical System
1995 Wilderness21—Tires

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Frequently asked questions

Which Fleetwood Wilderness years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2001 (12), 2004 (10) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Wilderness 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 Wilderness?

Equipment, with 19 complaints across 7 model years.

How many recalls does the Fleetwood Wilderness have?

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