Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Fleetwood Southwind
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Fleetwood Southwind has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 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 #07V120000 REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V452000 FLEETWOOD/SAMSUNG/MICROWAVE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V066000 FLEETWOOD/BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Fleetwood Southwind has a below-average reliability outlook due to a moderate number of NHTSA recalls and owner complaints. The recalls address critical systems like brakes and equipment, suggesting potential widespread issues. However, with only four owner complaints, the evidence base is relatively limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $150–$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 changes
- Brake inspections
- Coolant system flush
- Tire rotations
- Battery checks
- Transmission servicing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake warning lights
- Unusual brake noise
- Electrical malfunction
- Engine overheating
- Lighting failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Fleetwood Southwind at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.