Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2003 Newmar Dutch Star
NHTSA data on file today
The 2003 Newmar Dutch Star has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V809000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V501000 Flexible Exhaust Tube may Tear NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V829000 Steering Gear Mounting Bracket may Crack NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V324000 REFRIGERATOR FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V025000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/FORD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V075000 REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V263000 PRESSURE GAUGE FALSE READING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V170000 BURNER TUBES/VEHICLE SYSTEMS/WEBASTO NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V403000 NEWMAR/SEATBELT SHOULDER HARNESS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V064000 NEWMAR/BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V198000 NEWMAR/TV BRACKET NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V188000 NEWMAR/BRAKE AIR LINES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
- Equipment 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2003 Newmar Dutch Star has moderate reliability, evidenced by 12 recalls and just 4 owner complaints. While the recalls cover important systems like steering and brakes, the low complaint count suggests these aren't extremely frequent issues. The evidence for assessing reliability is limited, resulting in uncertainty surrounding long-term performance.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering gear | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| Air brake system | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | 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 changes
- Tire rotations and balances
- Brake system inspections
- Coolant system flushes
- Air filter replacements
- Transmission service
- Chassis lubrication
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering play or drift
- Unusual brake noises
- Irregular tire wear
- Engine overheating
- Electrical malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2003 Newmar Dutch Star at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.