2004 Fleetwood SOUTHWIND problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
13 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
14,194 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data snapshot: . 11 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 13 complaints (46.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 6 | 46.2% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 7.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 7.7% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 1 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 6; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 2; Equipment: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 1; Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments: 1; Trailer Hitches: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1; Visibility/Wiper: 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 | 10 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 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: 10; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 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 (10). 2 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 |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
2004: 2; 2005: 1; 2009: 3; 2010: 3; 2011: 1; 2013: 2; 2015: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 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 10269873 · 2009-05-25 (May 25, 2009)
ON 2/2/06 HAD SOUTHWIND MOTORHOME IN TO SHOP WITH COMPLAINT OF STRANGE BRAKE NOISE AND ABS LIGHT BEING ON. OTHER ISSUES ALSO. ON 09/18/08 HAD MOTORHOME IN TO SHOP WITH COMPLAINT OF ABS LIGHT BEING ON. HAD OTHER ISSUES ALSO. ABS LIGHT CAME BACK ON AS SOON AS WE LEFT THE REPAIR SHOP. MY UNDERSTANDING WAS THAT THE FIX WAS TO REPLACE THE CIRCUIT BARD AND WAS TOO COSTLY AND NOT NEEDED. ON 2/17 /09 MOTORHOME SMELLED OF OVERHEATED BRAKES ON NARROW WINDING FLAT ROAD. WE PULLED OFF IN ONLY SPOT AVAILABLE AND WAITED FOR IT TO COOL DOWN ABOUT 3 MILES…
Owner-reported narrative. 18,542 miles reported. Look up ODI 10269873 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10280080 · 2009-08-11 (August 11, 2009)
BRAKES,CALIPERS,SENSORS IN REAR LOST SOUTHWIND 2004 WORKHORSE CHASIS WILL ONLY COVER 32 PERCENT OF BILL BECAUSE WE DIDN'T TAKE IT TO A WORKHORSE TECH. THE BRAKES WERE WEAK WE WERE AFRAID TO DRIVE TO FAR ON THE HWY. WE DIDN'T KNOW WE HAD TO TAKE IT TO A WORKHORSE TEC. THERE IS GOING TO BE A RECALL SO THE SHOULD PAY ENTIRE BILL REGARD LESS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 14,194 miles reported. Look up ODI 10280080 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10097867 · 2004-10-27 (October 27, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE TRAILER STALLED. TRAILER WAS SERVICED 4 TIMES, AND IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR THIS PROBLEM, IN WHICH THE FUEL PUMP RELAY WAS REPLACED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 1,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10097867 at NHTSA ↗