Fleetwood AMERICAN EAGLE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
36 owner complaints analyzed
24 distinct recall campaigns
35,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 to 2011 model years. Data snapshot: . 17 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 36 complaints (30.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 11.1% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 11.1% |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 11 |
| Tires | 11 |
| Suspension:Multiple Axle | 10 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 |
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 11; Tires: 11; Suspension:Multiple Axle: 10; Fuel System, Diesel: 3; Engine: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 2; Steering: 2; Electrical System:Wiring: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 19 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 |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
2000: 4; 2001: 2; 2002: 1; 2003: 1; 2004: 1; 2006: 2; 2008: 2; 2009: 1; 2010: 12; 2011: 2; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2018: 2; 2022: 1
Pattern summary
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns 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 722399 · 2000-05-08 (May 8, 2000)
RIGHT FRONT TIRE (GOODYEAR) BLEW UP ON I-44 IN NEW MEXICO. MOTORHOME (AMERICAN EAGLE) LOST CONTROL AND WNET OFF THE ROAD. BRAKES FAILED. TOWED VEHICLE ALSO SUSTAINED DAMAGE ($3000.00 WORTH). GOODYEAR REFUNDED MY $ 1000.00 INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE THROUGH MY INSURANCE COMPANY WITHOUT NOTIFYING ME OF ADMISSOION OF LIABILITY. THERE WERE REPORTEDLY OVER 30 SIMILAR INCIDENTS OF TIRE FAILURE OCCURRING IN THE SAME BRAND OF MOTORHOME WHICH RUN ON GOODYEAR TIRES, WITH MOTORHOME CHASIS SUPPLIED BY SPARTAN MOTORS. THERE WAS SOME DIFFICULTY FIGURING OUT THE CA…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 722399 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 749849 · 2001-08-04 (August 4, 2001)
WHEN STOPPED, APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES CAUSES THE STEERING SYSTEM TO LOCK UP MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE WHEELS.THE MANUFACTURER OF THE CHASSIS HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND THEY SAY THAT THE MOTORHOME MUST BE MOVING IN ORDER TO TURN THE WHEELS. WITH A 40
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 749849 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 566982 · 2002-07-30 (July 30, 2002)
WHILE IN MOTION, THE TIRE ON THE LEFT (THE STEERING AXLE TIRE) FAILED AND BLEW OUT. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN VEHICLE TO GET IT BACK IN CONTROL. THIS IS THE FIRST BLOW OUT, BUT IT IS THE 3RD TIRE TO FAIL ON THIS VEHICLE.(GOODYEAR TIRE 265 75R225) *JG
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 566982 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10680875 · 2015-02-03 (February 3, 2015)
I WAS LEAVING THE TA TRUCKSTOP IN NEW BRAUNFELS TEXAS ON SUNDAY FED 1 AT APP. @1:30 PM , I WAS TURNING RIGHT ON THE I 35 SERVICE ROAD AND MY UNIT WENT STRAIGHT INTO THE DITCH. I UNHOOKED MY TOW CAR AND BACKED INTO THE TRUCKSTOP . I GOT A MOBILE MECHANIC TO LOOK AT MY UNIT AND HE TOLD ME THE STEERING BRACKET WAS BROKEN IN TWO PIECES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 126,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10680875 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10395282 · 2011-04-08 (April 8, 2011)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER THE ENGINE OR GENERATOR WERE IN OPERATION AN EXTREMELY STRONG DIESEL ODOR WOULD EMIT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SIX TIMES. THE TECHNICIAN WAS ABLE TO LOCATE A DIESEL FUEL LEAK, AND REPAIRED THE RV. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO PERSIST; HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO RESOLUTIONS. THE FUMES CONTRIBUTED TO MIGRAINE HEADACHES AND BREATHING DIFFICULTIES. THE CONTACT HAD POTENTIAL HEALTH CONCERNS DUE TO THE HAZARDOUS FUMES. THE FAILURE …
Owner-reported narrative. 5 miles reported. Look up ODI 10395282 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 |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
1995: 1; 1996: 1; 1997: 2; 1998: 4; 1999: 6; 2000: 4; 2001: 4; 2002: 3; 2003: 4; 2004: 8; 2005: 4; 2006: 1; 2007: 4; 2008: 3; 2009: 2; 2010: 2; 2011: 2