Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Fleetwood Southwind
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Fleetwood Southwind has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 13 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V198000 OVERHEATED BRAKE CALIPERS/BOSCH/WORKHORSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V320000 REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V120000 REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V388000 FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP/WORKHORSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V115000 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/FMVSS 101 AND 105/WORKHORSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V352000 FLEETWOOD/HITCH RECEIVER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V452000 FLEETWOOD/SAMSUNG/MICROWAVE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V344000 FLEETWOOD/HYDRAULIC LEVELING JACK HOSES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6 complaints
- Equipment 3 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
- Trailer Hitches 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Of the 13 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$16,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Fleetwood Southwind has received 13 owner complaints and eight recall campaigns, indicating moderate reliability. Many issues stem from the service brakes, equipment, and fuel system, suggesting potential concerns in these areas. Given the relatively low number of complaints, evidence is limited and buyers should be attentive to the most common reported problems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Equipment failures | Unknown | $200–$800 | occasional |
| Fuel system | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | 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
- Tire rotations and replacements
- Brake inspections and service
- Air and fuel filter replacements
- Transmission fluid changes
- Coolant system service
- Battery check and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake dragging or noises
- Unusual fuel smells
- Hydraulic fluid leaks
- Erratic warning lights
- Cooling system failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Fleetwood Southwind at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.