Damon INTRUDER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
36 owner complaints analyzed
15 distinct recall campaigns
20,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 to 2008 model years. Data snapshot: . 23 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 36 complaints (19.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 10 | 27.8% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 8.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 4 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Visibility | 3 |
| Visibility:Windshield | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 7; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 4; Structure: 4; Electrical System: 3; Visibility: 3; Visibility:Windshield: 3; Service Brakes: 2; Steering: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 18 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 18; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (18). 13 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
1996: 1; 2000: 1; 2003: 2; 2004: 4; 2005: 5; 2006: 3; 2007: 2; 2008: 2; 2009: 4; 2010: 5; 2011: 2; 2012: 2; 2013: 1; 2017: 1; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10107343 · 2005-02-16 (February 16, 2005)
THE AUTOMATIC PARK SYSTEM LOCKS UP, WHEN IT DOES IT SOMETIMES TAKES 5-30 MINUTES TO DISENGAGE. THIS MEANS YOU HAVE TO SIT IN THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT RELEASES. *NM ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES LOCKING UP WHEN VEHICLE HAS COME TO A STOP. CONSUMER FEELS AS THOUGH THE VEHICLE MAY LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10107343 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10322868 · 2010-03-30 (March 30, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DAMON INTRUDER RV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL SMELL EMITTING FORM THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE BEGAN DRAGGING AND WAS HESITANT TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED OFF OF THE ROAD. ONCE THE VEHICLE COOLED OFF FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, IT BEGAN OPERATING NORMALLY. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BRAKING SYSTEM; HOWEVER, THE REMEDY WAS NOT AVAILABLE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V225000- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED BECAUSE THE RECALL REME…
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10322868 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 978302 · 1996-01-26 (January 26, 1996)
MOTOR HOME IS TOO HEAVY FOR THE CHASSIS, DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS INCLUDING STEERING DIFFICULTIES. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 978302 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10094758 · 2004-09-30 (September 30, 2004)
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT STEERING PROBLEM. WHEN TRAVELING AT 65-70 MPH VEHICLE WANDERED MORE THAN NORMALLY. HE COULD REPAIR THE PROBLEM, BUT WONDERED WHAT WERE HIS RIGHTS REGARDING THE WARRANTY. ALSO, THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10094758 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10001793 · 2003-01-02 (January 2, 2003)
CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULTY CHECKING TRANSMISSION FLUID. THE DEALER HAD ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE 3 TIMES UNSUCCESSFULLY. *TS *AK THERE WAS A RATTLE NOISE, THE BATHROOM WAS OUT OF LINE, THE DOOR /EXIT DOOR DIDN'T STAY CLOSED, THE TANK LEAKED, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WAS INOPERATIVE, AND THE ANTENNA WAS INOPERATIVE. SCC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001793 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10080926 · 2004-07-13 (July 13, 2004)
GENERATOR IS LOCATED RIGHT OUTSIDE THE BEDROOM SLIDE CAUSING THE CO DETECTOR TO GO AS HIGH AS 210. MY SON BECAME ILL. THE WINDSHIELD JUST POPPED OUT. WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALER HE SAID THAT DAMON KNEW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND SHOWED THEM WHAT TO DO IF THEY CAME ACROSS THIS PROBLEM, HE SAW THIS AT THE PLANT TOUR. WHY AREN'T THE CONSUMER AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, WE WEREN'T UNTIL IT POPPED OUT ON US.THE TIRE SIZE I FEEL IS UNSAFE FOR THIS SIZE UNIT. THE RIGHT FRONT FOLDED OUT TWICE ON ME. THEY NOW HAVE BIGGER TIRES ON THE NEW UNITS BUT WHAT ABOUT THE…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10080926 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10054071 · 2004-01-14 (January 14, 2004)
CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF A GAS TANK LEAK. CONSUMER HAD NOT YET NOTIFIED THE DEALER BECAUSE WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10054071 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 1 |
1994: 0; 1997: 1; 1998: 1; 1999: 3; 2000: 4; 2001: 4; 2002: 3; 2003: 6; 2004: 6; 2005: 7; 2006: 6; 2007: 5; 2008: 1