Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2003 Newmar Kountry Star
NHTSA data on file today
The 2003 Newmar Kountry Star has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 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 #09V324000 REFRIGERATOR FIRE 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 #05V109000 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/FMVSS 101 & 105/ WORKHORSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V019000 NEWMAR/ZOPS BRAKE CALIPERS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V064000 NEWMAR/BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V198000 NEWMAR/TV BRACKET NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Equipment 3 complaints
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
Together, the 6 complaints on file report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2003 Newmar Kountry Star has frequent equipment and brake issues, evident from multiple recalls and complaints. It faces significant concerns especially with brakes and cooling units, resulting in costly repairs. Owner reports and recalls highlight potential failures and reliability challenges.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake calipers | 30,000–50,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | very common |
| Fire extinguisher | N/A | $60–$150 | common |
| Refrigerator cooling unit | 40,000–70,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | occasional |
| Brake warning system | N/A | $150–$300 | 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
- Brake fluid checks
- Cooling system inspection
- Tire rotations and balances
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Brake pad inspections
- Regular HVAC maintenance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake dragging sensation
- Coolant leaks from refrigerator
- Speed control malfunctions
- Unresponsive brake warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2003 Newmar Kountry Star at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.