Four Winds Chateau Problems by Year
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints and 9 safety recalls on file for the Four Winds Chateau, across 12 model years (1999–2011). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (8). The most reported problem area overall is tires.
Four Winds Chateau years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Chateau model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 Chateau: 8 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2001 Chateau: 4 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2006 Chateau: 3 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1999 Chateau: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2003 Chateau: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
- 2005 Chateau: 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 Four Winds Chateau problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Four Winds Chateau model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Chateau | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2010 Chateau | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2009 Chateau | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2008 Chateau | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2006 Chateau | 3 | 3 | — | Structure | |
| 2005 Chateau | 1 | 4 | — | Tires | |
| 2004 Chateau | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2003 Chateau | 1 | 3 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2002 Chateau | 2 | 1 | — | Tires | |
| 2001 Chateau | 4 | 2 | — | Equipment | |
| 2000 Chateau | 8 | 2 | — | Tires | |
| 1999 Chateau | 1 | 1 | — | Tires |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Four Winds Chateau years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2000 (8), 2001 (4), 2006 (3). 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 Four Winds Chateau?
Tires, with 10 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Four Winds Chateau have?
9 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.