2002 Newmar DUTCH STAR problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
10 distinct recall campaigns
80,028 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 3 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 66.7% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 33.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 33.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 1; Wheels: 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 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 1 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 |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
2002: 1; 2008: 1; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior 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 10223614 · 2008-04-07 (April 7, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED TO RELEASE AND PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE ROAD FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THE BRAKE CALIPERS AUTOMATICALLY RELEASED. HE NOTIFIED WORKHORSE AND THEY STATED THAT THE CALIPER PINS NEEDED TO BE LUBED ONCE A YEAR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,713 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,721. UPDATED 03-06-09 *BF
Owner-reported narrative. 36,713 miles reported. Look up ODI 10223614 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8018403 · 2002-09-11 (September 11, 2002)
WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH COMING DOWN A MOUNTAIN ENGINE SHUTOFF WITH NO WARNING DUE TO FUEL PUMP FAILING. BRAKES AND STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO FUNCTION WHEN SHUTTING OFF. WORKHORSE AND NEWMAR WERE NEGLECTING FAULT BASED ON MOTORHOME BUILT BY ABOVE TWO MANUFACTURERS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8018403 at NHTSA ↗