Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Starcraft Comet
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Starcraft Comet has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V294000 Roof Collapse from Power Lift Roof Override Misuse NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V747000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V559000 Roof Support may giveway allowing Collapse NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Starcraft Comet shows limited reliability data with only one owner complaint and three recall campaigns. The recalls primarily involve the roof mechanism, highlighting a potential structural vulnerability. However, the lack of significant complaints suggests average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof lift mechanism | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | 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.
- Roof lift system check
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Brake system inspection
- Suspension maintenance
- Carpentry maintenance
- Wheel bearing repacking
- Seal and gasket check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Roof mechanism noise
- Unusual roof movement
- Roof alignment issues
- Difficult roof operation
- Roof collapsing warnings
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Starcraft Comet at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.