Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Newmar Grand Star CA
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Newmar Grand Star CA has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #12V371000 Hydraulic Brake Calipers NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V235000 REFRIGERATORS/POSSIBLE FIRE/NORCOLD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V217000 OVERHEATED BRAKE CALIPERS/BOSCH/WORKHORSE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
- Tires 2 complaints
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Newmar GRAND STAR CA has a fair reliability profile, with concerns mostly around brake issues and refrigerator safety recalls. Owner complaints are minimal and generally related to structure and tires, suggesting decent longevity when maintained.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake calipers | 40,000–70,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| Refrigerator | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | occasional |
| Tires | 30,000–50,000 miles | $1,000–$2,000 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Refrigerator service annually
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Squealing or grinding brakes
- Refrigerator not cooling
- Uneven tire wear
- Brake pedal feels soft
- Burning smell during driving
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Newmar Grand Star CA at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.