Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Fleetwood American Eagle
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Fleetwood American Eagle has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V312000 REFRIGERATOR FIRE/NORCOLD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V120000 REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V018006 FLEETWOOD/ABS VALVE PACKAGES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Air 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Fleetwood American Eagle has a moderate reliability, with concerns mostly around brake performance. Existing recalls and owner complaints focus on the braking system and equipment, which may lead to average ownership costs over 5 years.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | common |
| refrigerator unit | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$900 | 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.
- Brake fluid change every 2 years
- Engine oil change every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 5,000 miles
- Cooling system flush every 50,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual brake noises
- Refrigerator leaks
- Brake warning light
- Uneven braking or pulling
- Loss of braking power
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Fleetwood American Eagle at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.