Newmar Dutch Star Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 12, 2026 · 169 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 169 owner complaints and 80 safety recalls on file for the Newmar Dutch Star, across 29 model years (1995–2023). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (33). The most reported problem area overall is tires.

Peak: 2000, with 33 complaints
1995: 019951996: 01997: 31998: 1019981999: 232000: 33332001: 820012002: 32003: 42004: 320042005: 52006: 42007: 120072008: 22009: 02010: 020102011: 02012: 02013: 020132014: 22015: 52016: 420162017: 62018: 162019: 2320192020: 62021: 62022: 020222023: 2

n = 169 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Newmar Dutch Star years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Dutch Star year: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2018, 2019. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2000 Dutch Star: 33 complaints, 8 recalls
  2. 2019 Dutch Star: 23 complaints, 11 recalls
  3. 1999 Dutch Star: 23 complaints, 6 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2007 Dutch Star: 1 complaint, 8 recalls
  2. 2008 Dutch Star: 2 complaints, 7 recalls
  3. 2014 Dutch Star: 2 complaints, 14 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 Newmar Dutch Star problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Tires3771
Electrical System24130
Engine2070
Equipment1280
Exterior Lighting1240
Steering960
Suspension850
Visibility/wiper860
Engine and Engine Cooling750
Structure740
Fuel/propulsion System630
Power Train640
Wheels650
Service Brakes, Hydraulic550
Visibility430
Forward Collision Avoidance220
Fuel System, Diesel220
Fuel System, Gasoline220
Latches/locks/linkages211
Vehicle Speed Control220
Fuel System, Other110
Seats110
Service Brakes110

All Newmar Dutch Star model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2023 Dutch Star23—Electrical System
2022 Dutch Star09——
2021 Dutch Star613—Steering
2020 Dutch Star610—Electrical System
2019 Dutch Star2311—Exterior LightingFar more complaints than other years
2018 Dutch Star1615—EngineFar more complaints than other years
2017 Dutch Star618—Engine
2016 Dutch Star411—Visibility/wiper
2015 Dutch Star511—Electrical System
2014 Dutch Star214—Engine
2013 Dutch Star08——
2012 Dutch Star06——
2011 Dutch Star06——
2010 Dutch Star06——
2009 Dutch Star05——
2008 Dutch Star27—Electrical System
2007 Dutch Star18—Electrical System
2006 Dutch Star44—Electrical System
2005 Dutch Star59—Latches/locks/linkages
2004 Dutch Star310—Equipment
2003 Dutch Star412—Electrical System
2002 Dutch Star310—Fuel System, Gasoline
2001 Dutch Star88—Equipment
2000 Dutch Star338—TiresFar more complaints than other years
1999 Dutch Star236—TiresFar more complaints than other years
1998 Dutch Star106—TiresFar more complaints than other years
1997 Dutch Star34—Power Train
1996 Dutch Star01——
1995 Dutch Star01——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Newmar Dutch Star years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 1998 (10), 1999 (23), 2000 (33), 2018 (16), 2019 (23) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Dutch Star 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 Newmar Dutch Star?

Tires, with 37 complaints across 7 model years.

How many recalls does the Newmar Dutch Star have?

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