Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Newmar King Aire
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Newmar King Aire has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint 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 #17V378000 Starter may Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V195000 Loose Ball Joints may cause Loss of Steering NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V501000 Flexible Exhaust Tube may Tear NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V808000 Refrigerator Door Latch May Inadvertently Lock NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V149000 Wiper Blades may Detach from Wiper Arms NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V067000 Loose Steering Linkage Castlenuts NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V061000 Defective Quick Release Valve Seat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V653000 Steering Linkage Castle Nuts may be Loose NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,000–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Newmar KING AIRE faces multiple recalls, notably for steering, suspension, and electrical system issues. These critical concerns, along with equipment and exhaust system problems, undermine reliability. Given recalls and few complaints, both significant failures and routine issues likely persist.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering linkage | 40,000–70,000 miles | $1,200–$1,600 | common |
| exhaust system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $800–$1,200 | common |
| starter assembly | 50,000–80,000 miles | $750–$1,100 | 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 yearly
- Brake system inspection yearly
- Exhaust system check annually
- Wheel alignment every 2 years
- HVAC system service annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel play
- Exhaust smell in cabin
- Starter motor noise
- Loose steering response
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Newmar King Aire at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.