Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Fleetwood American Eagle
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Fleetwood American Eagle has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #08V320000 REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V583000 STEERING GEAR SPACER/FREIGHTLINER/ZF NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V120000 REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V216000 BURNER TUBES /VEHICLE SYSTEMS/WEBASTO NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V166000 PNEUMATIC LINE PINCHED/FLUID LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V196000 FLEETWOOD/CERT LABEL/INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V034000 FLEETWOOD/SPARTAN/HYDRAULIC PUMP NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V304000 FLEETWOOD/DOOR ENTRY ELECTRIC POWER NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Fleetwood American Eagle has multiple recalls mainly related to equipment and steering systems, which are critical but also largely rectified under warranty. Owner complaints are minimal overall.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $250–$1,200 | common |
| refrigerator system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$750 | occasional |
| hydraulic power assist system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
| water heater system | 40,000–60,000 miles | $150–$600 | rare |
| entry doorstep | 50,000–80,000 miles | $100–$500 | rare |
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.
- Oil and filter change every year
- Replace hydraulic fluid every 2 years
- Inspect brakes annually
- Check tire pressure monthly
- Replace air filters yearly
- Check wheel alignment every 2 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel looseness
- Refrigerator not cooling
- Noisy hydraulic assist
- Water heater not heating
- Entry step not extending
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Fleetwood American Eagle at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.