Newmar Kountry Star Problems by Year
NHTSA has 46 owner complaints and 32 safety recalls on file for the Newmar Kountry Star, across 18 model years (1995–2023). The 2001 model year has the most complaints (8). The most reported problem area overall is tires.
Newmar Kountry Star years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Kountry Star model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2001 Kountry Star: 8 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2002 Kountry Star: 7 complaints, 8 recalls
- 2004 Kountry Star: 6 complaints, 9 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1996 Kountry Star: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 1999 Kountry Star: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
- 2006 Kountry Star: 1 complaint, 5 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 Kountry Star problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Newmar Kountry Star model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kountry Star | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2022 Kountry Star | 3 | 4 | — | Steering | |
| 2021 Kountry Star | 1 | 6 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2020 Kountry Star | 2 | 5 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2008 Kountry Star | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2007 Kountry Star | 3 | 4 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2006 Kountry Star | 1 | 5 | — | Steering | |
| 2005 Kountry Star | 3 | 8 | — | Equipment | |
| 2004 Kountry Star | 6 | 9 | — | Steering | |
| 2003 Kountry Star | 6 | 10 | — | Equipment | |
| 2002 Kountry Star | 7 | 8 | — | Tires | |
| 2001 Kountry Star | 8 | 7 | — | Tires | |
| 2000 Kountry Star | 4 | 5 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1999 Kountry Star | 1 | 3 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 1998 Kountry Star | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 1997 Kountry Star | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 1996 Kountry Star | 1 | 2 | — | Tires | |
| 1995 Kountry Star | 0 | 2 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Newmar Kountry Star years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2001 (8), 2002 (7), 2004 (6). 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 Kountry Star?
Tires, with 14 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Newmar Kountry Star have?
32 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.