Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Itasca Sunstar
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Itasca Sunstar has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V782000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V162000 Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V057000 PRNDL CABLE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Itasca Sunstar has an average reliability rating. Recalls primarily concern equipment, and there are limited owner complaints mainly around minor components such as steering and suspension.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awning motor | 10,000–20,000 miles | $300–$500 | common |
| PRNDL cable | 15,000–25,000 miles | $150–$250 | occasional |
| Exterior lighting | 30,000–50,000 miles | $100–$200 | 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 change
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Brake system check
- Battery and charging system check
- Transmission fluid inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Gear indicator stuck
- Unresponsive awning motor
- Dim exterior lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Itasca Sunstar at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.