Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2003 Fleetwood Pace Arrow
NHTSA data on file today
The 2003 Fleetwood Pace Arrow has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 12 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V312000 REFRIGERATOR FIRE/NORCOLD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V198000 OVERHEATED BRAKE CALIPERS/BOSCH/WORKHORSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V320000 REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V120000 REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V115000 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/FMVSS 101 AND 105/WORKHORSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V352000 FLEETWOOD/HITCH RECEIVER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V344000 FLEETWOOD/HYDRAULIC LEVELING JACK HOSES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4 complaints
- Equipment 3 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 2 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 1 complaint
- Seats 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
Of the 12 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2003 Fleetwood Pace Arrow has moderate concerns, shown by 12 NHTSA complaints and 7 recall campaigns. The most notable issues involve the service brakes and equipment. With little owner feedback, definitive conclusions are difficult, warranting an average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 30,000–60,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | occasional |
| refrigerator system | Unknown | $200–$1,500 | 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.
- Oil changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection and service
- Cooling system flushes
- Transmission fluid changes
- Tire rotations and replacement
- Air filter replacement
- Battery testing and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake dragging or sticking
- Refrigerator coolant leaks
- Wobbly handling
- Brake warning lamp activation
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2003 Fleetwood Pace Arrow at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.