1998 Newmar DUTCH STAR problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
10 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
40,692 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1998 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Tires is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 10 complaints (40.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 20.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 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 | 4 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder | 1 |
Tires: 4; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 3; Unknown Or Other: 2; Power Train:Manual Transmission: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder: 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 | 1 |
| 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: 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 (1). 8 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 |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
2001: 3; 2003: 1; 2004: 3; 2007: 1; 2008: 2
Pattern summary
Tires leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 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 10034266 · 2003-08-20 (August 20, 2003)
CONSUMER HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS SINCE OWNING VEHICLE. AT 17000 MILES BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND CLEANED ALL AROUND. AT 42000 MILES BRAKE ROTORS/ PADS/ CALIPERS, AND MASTER CYLINDER HAD TO BE REPLACED. WHILE DRIVING ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD BRAKES COMPLETELY FROZE UP ON THE MOUNTAIN SIDE. AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR THE SYSTEM HAD COOLED ENOUGH FOR THE VEHICLE TO MAKE THE JOURNEY DOWN THE MOUNTAIN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 17,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10034266 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10091521 · 2004-08-31 (August 31, 2004)
REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR TIRE FAILURE. *MR THE TREAD SEVERED THE BRAKE LINE. THERE WAS ALSO A VIBRATION WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS GOING 65 MPH. RECALL# 04V037000. *SC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10091521 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 9004792 · 2001-10-23 (October 23, 2001)
CONVERTER IN TRANSMISSION IS SO LOOSE THAT WHEN YOU LET OFF THE THROTTLE IT IS JUST LIKE PUTTING IT IN NEUTRAL, TRANSMISSION WITH LOCK-UP CONVERTERS AND OR WITH LESS SLIP.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 9004792 at NHTSA ↗