2005 Newmar Kountry Aire Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 31, 2008 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Kountry Aire years
Not enough data 2nd of 10 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Newmar Kountry Aire. That ranks 2nd out of 10 Kountry Aire model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 4,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2005 Newmar Kountry Aire problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Suspension1 · ~4,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Suspension1100%4,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2005 Newmar Kountry Aire recalls (1)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerJul 17, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V366000 · 2,192 vehicles

Problem: Newmar is recalling 772 my 2004-2005 american star, kountry aire, mountain aire, my 2003-2006 kountry star, my 2007 x-aire fifth wheel trailers; my 2007 bay star, my 2004-2007 kountry star, my 2004-2006 mountain aire, my 2003-2005 scottsdale class a motor homes; and my 2004-2006 dutch star, my 2003-2006 kountry star, my 2004-2006 mountain aire diesel pusher motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

Fix: Newmar is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

2005 kountry aire had a suspension problem that ruined a tire. *ts the suspension partially collapsed or sagged and allowed a slide-out support ram that was placed close to the top of the tire to gouge the tire to the steel cord. The consumer also noticed the bending of the axle structure on the…

Suspension · received Jun 12, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10161547

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Newmar Kountry Aire?

Owners most often report suspension problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Newmar Kountry Aire?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2005 Newmar Kountry Aire a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Kountry Aire model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.