Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Itasca Meridian
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Itasca Meridian 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 #24V733000 Inadequate Turn Signal Luminosity/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V782000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V625000 LP Hose Hardening may Result in LP Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V161000 Range Flame may be Extinguished by Airflow NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V566000 Brake and Cruise Control Circuit NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel System, Diesel 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Itasca Meridian has an average reliability rating, with common issues in equipment recalls, particularly regarding turn signals and LPG systems, and minimal consumer complaints.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| LPG system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| Electrical connectors | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
| Turn signal lights | 30,000–60,000 miles | $100–$300 | 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 every 6,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Brake system check annually
- Engine coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Transmission service every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Hardened LPG hose fittings
- Loose electrical connectors
- Malfunctioning turn signal lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Itasca Meridian at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.