Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Newmar Kountry Star
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Newmar Kountry Star has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 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 #09V217000 OVERHEATED BRAKE CALIPERS/BOSCH/WORKHORSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V025000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/FORD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V075000 REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V391000 RIM/TREDIT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V037000 NEWMAR/TIRES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V064000 NEWMAR/BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V018007 NEWMAR/ABS VALVE PACKAGES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Tires 4 complaints
- Equipment 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Newmar KOUNTRY STAR has 7 owner complaints and 8 recall campaigns indicating potential concerns, particularly with the brakes and tires. However, the low complaint count suggests limited widespread issues. This results in an overall reliability rating of average.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | common |
| Brake system | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | occasional |
| Equipment | Unknown | $50–$600 | 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.
- Change engine oil and filter
- Inspect brake system
- Rotate and balance tires
- Replace cabin air filter
- Check and refill fluids
- Inspect suspension components
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Uneven tire wear
- Brake pedal feels soft
- Squeaking brakes
- Inconsistent air conditioning
- Flickering dashboard lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Newmar Kountry Star at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.