Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Newmar Kountry Star
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Newmar Kountry Star has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 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 #08V366000 REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V354000 CONNECTING ROD FAILURE/SPARTAN/CUMMINS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V280000 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT/WORKHORSE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
- Equipment 1 complaint
- Visibility 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Newmar Kounrty Star has notable issues including engine and steering challenges. Recalls for engine defects and steering issues, along with fire extinguisher concerns, negatively affect its reliability and ownership cost.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $5,000–$8,000 | common |
| steering | 40,000–70,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
| fire extinguisher system | N/A | $50–$150 | 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 changes
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Brake inspection and servicing
- Coolant system check and flush
- Transmission fluid service
- Battery check and replacement
- Steering system inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking sounds
- Difficulty steering or loose steering
- Malfunctioning fire extinguisher
- Overheating issues
- Transmission slipping
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Newmar Kountry Star at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.