Newmar American Star Problems by Year
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Newmar American Star, across 9 model years (1997–2005). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is equipment.
Newmar American Star years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No American Star model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 American Star: 3 complaints, 1 recall
- 2000 American Star: 2 complaints, 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 Newmar American Star problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Newmar American Star model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 American Star | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2004 American Star | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2003 American Star | 3 | 1 | — | Tires | |
| 2002 American Star | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2001 American Star | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2000 American Star | 2 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 1999 American Star | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1998 American Star | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1997 American Star | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Newmar American Star years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2003 (3), 2000 (2). 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 Newmar American Star?
Equipment, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Newmar American Star have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.