Newmar Essex Problems by Year
NHTSA has 4 owner complaints and 67 safety recalls on file for the Newmar Essex, across 22 model years (2003–2024). The 2021 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is equipment.
Newmar Essex years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Essex model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2021 Essex: 1 complaint, 6 recalls
- 2019 Essex: 1 complaint, 14 recalls
- 2015 Essex: 1 complaint, 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 Essex problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Newmar Essex model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Essex | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2023 Essex | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2022 Essex | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2021 Essex | 1 | 6 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2020 Essex | 0 | 8 | — | — | |
| 2019 Essex | 1 | 14 | — | Wheels | |
| 2018 Essex | 0 | 17 | — | — | |
| 2017 Essex | 0 | 9 | — | — | |
| 2016 Essex | 0 | 7 | — | — | |
| 2015 Essex | 1 | 14 | — | Equipment | |
| 2014 Essex | 0 | 13 | — | — | |
| 2013 Essex | 0 | 8 | — | — | |
| 2012 Essex | 0 | 7 | — | — | |
| 2011 Essex | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2010 Essex | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2009 Essex | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2008 Essex | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2007 Essex | 1 | 5 | — | Visibility/wiper | |
| 2006 Essex | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2005 Essex | 0 | 7 | — | — | |
| 2004 Essex | 0 | 9 | — | — | |
| 2003 Essex | 0 | 5 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Newmar Essex years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2021 (1), 2019 (1), 2015 (1). 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 Essex?
Equipment, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Newmar Essex have?
67 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.