Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Four Winds Windsport
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Four Winds Windsport has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2002 Four Winds Windsport. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V204000 OVERHEATED BRAKE CALIPERS/BOSCH/WORKHORSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V449000 FOUR WINDS/SAMSUNG/MICROWAVE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V069000 FOUR WINDS/BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR NHTSA notice
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Four Winds WINDSPORT suffers from significant brake system issues, including recalls related to hydraulic brakes and brake indicators, causing safety concerns. Other equipment issues like faulty microwave panels add to reliability problems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| hydraulic brakes | 40,000–80,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | very common |
| brake warning lamp | 30,000–70,000 miles | $100–$300 | common |
| microwave panel | 10,000–50,000 miles | $200–$350 | 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 and filter change annually
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Air filter replacement annually
- Coolant replacement every 3 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake pedal feels spongy
- Burning smell from brakes
- Microwave activates unexpectedly
- Brake warning light stays on
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Four Winds Windsport at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.