Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Newmar King Aire
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Newmar King Aire has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V431000 Baggage Door Skins May Come Loose and Become a Road Hazard NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V830000 Loose Electrical Connection at Transfer Switch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V809000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V229000 Water may Leak into Headlight Connector NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V195000 Loose Ball Joints may cause Loss of Steering NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V848000 Water may Leak into Turn Signal Module NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V810000 Throttle Circuit Electrical Interference NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V768000 Entry/Exit Steps May Retract Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V756000 Incorrectly Installed Collision Mitigation Radar NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V715000 Intermittent Loss of Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V512000 Front Fascia Wood Trim may Separate NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Newmar KING AIRE has several recalls related to its electrical, steering, and structural components. Though the specific complaint count is low, critical components like power steering and throttle are affected, suggesting reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power steering pump | 30,000–60,000 miles | $800–$1,200 | common |
| automatic transfer switch | 40,000–70,000 miles | $600–$1,000 | occasional |
| ball joints | 50,000–80,000 miles | $700–$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 change every 5,000 miles
- Annual tire rotation and balance
- Replace brake pads every 50,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Loose baggage door skins
- Water intrusion in dash
- Unexpected power loss
- Loose or noisy front suspension
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Newmar King Aire at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.