Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Newmar Mountain Aire
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Newmar Mountain Aire has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 8 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 #15V829000 Steering Gear Mounting Bracket may Crack NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V434000 PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR FIREPLACE 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 #04V019000 NEWMAR/ZOPS BRAKE CALIPERS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V369000 NEWMAR/FRONT SUSPENSION SEPARATION 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
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3 complaints
- Equipment 1 complaint
- Seat Belts 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Service Brakes, Air 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
Of the 8 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 2 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Newmar Mountain Aire shows reliability issues with 11 recall campaigns and 8 owner complaints. Recalls focus on critical systems like steering, brakes, and equipment, affecting vehicle safety and reliability. However, complaint data is limited, suggesting potential but not systemic failures. Overall, the data indicates a below-average reliability outlook.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic brakes | Unknown | $300–$800 | common |
| Air brakes | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| Steering system | Unknown | $1,000–$3,000 | rare |
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 inspections
- Tire rotations
- Coolant flushes
- Transmission service
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive brakes
- Steering issues
- Seat belt malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Newmar Mountain Aire at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.