Utility Trailer Problems by Year
Utility Trailer years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Trailer year: 1995, 1997, 1998. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1998 Trailer: 12 complaints, 2 recalls
- 1995 Trailer: 12 complaints, 1 recall
- 1997 Trailer: 10 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2003 Trailer: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2012 Trailer: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2013 Trailer: 1 complaint, 0 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 Utility Trailer problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 16 | 8 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Utility Trailer model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Trailer | 1 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 2012 Trailer | 1 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 2003 Trailer | 1 | 0 | — | Wheels | |
| 2001 Trailer | 2 | 2 | — | Service Brakes, Electric | |
| 2000 Trailer | 4 | 2 | — | Tires | |
| 1999 Trailer | 5 | 1 | — | Trailer Hitches | |
| 1998 Trailer | 12 | 2 | — | Tires | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1997 Trailer | 10 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1996 Trailer | 7 | 1 | — | Tires | |
| 1995 Trailer | 12 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Utility Trailer years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1995 (12), 1997 (10), 1998 (12) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Trailer year. 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 Utility Trailer?
Tires, with 16 complaints across 8 model years.
How many recalls does the Utility Trailer have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.