2001 Newmar DUTCH STAR problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
8 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
48,023 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 8 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 25.0% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 25.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 12.5% |
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 | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 1 |
| Suspension:Front | 1 |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 |
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 2; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System: 1; Suspension:Front: 1; Visibility:Windshield: 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 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 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 |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
2001: 1; 2003: 1; 2004: 1; 2006: 1; 2007: 1; 2008: 1; 2010: 2
Pattern summary
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 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 10014396 · 2003-04-15 (April 15, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING THROUGH STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, I NOTICED THAT ONE OR BOTH FRONT BRAKES WERE DRAGGING. THIS WAS EVIDENT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATION WAS REDUCED, THERE WAS A SMELL OF HOT BRAKES, THE VEHICLE DID NOT ROLL WHEN ON A HILL WITH THE BRAKES RELEASED, THERE WAS A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL, AND THERE WAS REDUCED FREE PLAY IN THE BRAKE PEDAL. I PULLED OVER AND CHECKED THE FRONT BRAKES, THE RIGHT ONE WAS VERY HOT. I TAPPED ON THE CALIPER WITH A HITCH PIN THAT WAS AVAILABLE, AFTER WHICH THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVABLE. I DROVE THE VEHICL…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10014396 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10082900 · 2004-08-20 (August 20, 2004)
THE BUSHING BETWEEN THE POWER STEERING AND AIR COMPRESSOR CONTINUED TO FAIL. WHEN THE BUSHING FAILED, THE ENGINE COOLANT NO LONGER WORKED. IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATED, IT WOULD ENGINE SHUT OFF AND NO STEERING WOULD BE AVAILABLE. *AK *SC THE CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR BRAKES, WHICH TOOK 3-TO 4 SERVICE VISITS TO GET IT FIXED. THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE BRAKE ISSUE. RECALL#03V064000) *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 15,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10082900 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 753192 · 2001-10-13 (October 13, 2001)
FOUR TIMES THIS VEHICLE FAILED TO SHUT DOWN WHEN TURNING IGNITION OFF. ALSO TWO TIME THIS VEHICLE HAS STARTED ON ITS ON WITH THE KEY IN THE OFF POSITION OR REMOVED ALTOGETHER. THE DASH HEAT/DEFROSTER SYSTEM HAS NOT WORKED SINCE PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOOKED AT BY TWO DIFFERENT FREIGHTLINER DEALERSHIPS AND BOTH WERE UNABLE TO MAKE REPAIRS. THE MFGR WANTS ME TO DRIVE THIS UNSAFE AND ILLEGAL VEHICLE TO S. CAROLINA TO FACTORY FOR REPAIRS EVEN THO IT HAS BEEN LOOKED AT NUMEROUS TIMES, AND NOT REPAIRED. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT T…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 753192 at NHTSA ↗