Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Dutchmen Denali
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Dutchmen Denali has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V755000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V430000 AXLE REPLACEMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V429000 FEDERAL ID LABEL/FMVSS 567 CERTIFICATION NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 2 complaints
- Equipment 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Dutchmen DENALI has several recalls and owner complaints, primarily concerning the suspension and power train. The axle and fire extinguisher issues are significant safety concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension system | 40,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| axle assembly | 30,000–50,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
| tires | 20,000–40,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Brake inspection and servicing
- Suspension system check
- Axle assembly inspection
- Fire extinguisher replacement
- Battery and electrical system check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Excessive suspension noise
- Uneven tire wear
- Difficulty steering
- Abnormal axle noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Dutchmen Denali at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.