1997 Fleetwood JAMBOREE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
10 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
14,600 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1997 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Tires:Tread/Belt is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 10 complaints (70.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 10.0% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 10.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 7 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Tires:Tread/Belt: 7; Tires: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 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 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 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 (1). 9 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 | 3 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
2000: 3; 2001: 4; 2002: 1; 2004: 2
Pattern summary
Tires:Tread/Belt leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior 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 855083 · 2000-01-19 (January 19, 2000)
CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT RELEASE WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES OR PRESSING THE BUTTON ON THE STEERING WHEEL. SPEED WAS SET AT 60 AND CONTINUED TO CLIMB. MOTORHOME SLOWED DOWN ENOUGH BY APPLYING THE BRAKES. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER AND SHUT OFF ENGINE. MOTORHOME WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED. NEW PARTS HAVE BEEN ORDER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 855083 at NHTSA ↗