Newmar Scottsdale Problems by Year
NHTSA has 8 owner complaints and 11 safety recalls on file for the Newmar Scottsdale, across 13 model years (1995–2007). The 2004 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
Newmar Scottsdale years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Scottsdale model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2004 Scottsdale: 5 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2005 Scottsdale: 2 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2003 Scottsdale: 1 complaint, 9 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 Scottsdale problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Newmar Scottsdale model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Scottsdale | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2006 Scottsdale | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2005 Scottsdale | 2 | 5 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2004 Scottsdale | 5 | 5 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2003 Scottsdale | 1 | 9 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2002 Scottsdale | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2001 Scottsdale | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2000 Scottsdale | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 1999 Scottsdale | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1998 Scottsdale | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1997 Scottsdale | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1996 Scottsdale | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1995 Scottsdale | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Newmar Scottsdale years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2004 (5), 2005 (2), 2003 (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 Scottsdale?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 3 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Newmar Scottsdale have?
11 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.