2011 Newmar Ventana DP Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ventana DP years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2011 Newmar Ventana DP. That is the most of any Ventana DP model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 2,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Newmar Ventana DP problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 100% | 2,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2011 Newmar Ventana DP recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: Newmar is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200 series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
Risk: The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
Fix: Newmar is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The safety recall began on march 28, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Problem: Newmar is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 motor homes manufactured from october 13, 2009 through april 12, 2010. These motor homes may contain a defective crimp connection in the auxiliary battery cable assembly. The defective connection may result in an inadequate electrical connection or disengagement of the cable. Resultant electrical arcing and overheating may generate sufficient heat for ignition of surrounding materials.
Risk: Failure of the connection may result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Newmar will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on august 2, 2010. Owners may contact newmar at 1-800-731-8300.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 newmar ventana diesel pusher. The contact stated that the headlights, taillights, turn signals, back up camera, exhaust brakes and cruise control failed. The vehicle was taken to three authorized dealers before the steering control module was replaced by the third…
Other Newmar Ventana DP years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 Ventana DP | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 Ventana DP | 0 | 7 |
| 2008 Ventana DP | 0 | 4 |
| 2007 Ventana DP | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Ventana DP | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Newmar Ventana DP?
Owners most often report electrical system, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Newmar Ventana DP?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Newmar Ventana DP a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ventana DP model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.