Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Fleetwood Terra
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Fleetwood Terra has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 2 complaints
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Fleetwood TERRA has several notable recalls involving major systems, such as a fuel system issue that could lead to leaks and potential fires. The combination of recalls and steering complaints suggests reliability issues, influencing its below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel system | 45,000–75,000 miles | $1,000–$2,000 | very common |
| refrigerator | 20,000–50,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| electrical system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
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 system checks
- Tire rotations and balancings
- Battery inspections
- Cooling system flush
- Transmission fluid replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell from engine bay
- Refrigerator performance issues
- Inaccurate dashboard readings
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Fleetwood Terra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.