1998 Fleetwood DISCOVERY problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
15 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
53,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1998 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 15 complaints (46.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 2 | 13.3% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 6.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 6.7% |
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 | 7 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections | 1 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 |
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 7; Tires: 3; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 1; Equipment: 1; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 1; Fuel System, Other: 1; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections: 1; Structure:Frame And Members: 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 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 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: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 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 |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
2000: 4; 2001: 4; 2002: 2; 2003: 2; 2004: 1; 2005: 1; 2009: 1
Pattern summary
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues 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 10121549 · 2005-05-16 (May 16, 2005)
1998 DISCOVERY FLEETWOOD MOTORHOME POWER STEERING HOSE FAILED. *MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED WHAT IS EXPLAINED IN RECALL CAMPAIGN# 00V204000. THE HOSE RUPTURED. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY WOULD DO NOTHING TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT THE INITIAL REPAIR WAS NOT COMPLETED PROPERLY. *SC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10121549 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 9006201 · 2002-03-15 (March 15, 2002)
NO BRAKE LIGHT, CHECK UNIT FOUND A BAD DIODE IN THE BRAKE LIGHT SYSTEM WIRING. HAD TO REMOVE DASH COVER AND INSTRUMENT PANEL TO ACCESS WIRE HARNESS. FOUND DIODE IN HARNESS AT LOWER STEERING COLUMN AREA. REMOVE DIODE AND INSTALL NEW HARNESS ASSEMBLE AND RECHECK OPERATION ALL OK AT THIS TIME.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 9006201 at NHTSA ↗