2002 Fleetwood Wilderness problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:frame And Members (3) · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer (2) · Suspension:rear:springs (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2009-04-16 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer“i have a dometic refrigerator in my camper, and a few years ago i noticed a strong smell of ammonia fill the camper (i had to evacuate for several hours). within a few days the refrigerator was no longer cool, and had stopped working. the next year i rec'd a recall from dometic stating that there is a known problem with my unit: "a fatigue crack …”
2008-08-27 · Structure:frame And Members“excessive flexing and twisting of the main rails that support the fifth wheel travel trailer, caused breakage of the support shackles, tire wear and stress cracks. *tr…”
2008-04-30 · Suspension:rear · 1,000 mi“the rear spring standoff brackets (both sides of trailer) failed at the rear of the brackets where the weld attached to the frame. this resulted in a weakened "i" beam that ultimately cracked the full height of the beam. the resulting sag of the rear part of the trailer is destroying the integrity of interior components: floor, ceiling, cabinets,…”
2006-11-01 · Structure:frame And Members“dt*: the contact stated the trailer was towing crooked. once at the contact's residence, the contact noticed the gap between the axles were different. then, upon inspection of the underside of the frame, the shackle was hanging from the frame. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where iron welds were welded. the shop also found…”
2006-06-23 · Suspension:rear:springs · 10,000 mi“left rear spring shackle came off at weld. multiple cracks in both frame rails. welds for slideout and rear crossmember broken. frame rails bent. *nm…”
2005-09-09 · Structure:frame And Members“fleetwood wilderness 5th wheel main frame was failing.*mr while the consumer was checking the rv's tire pressure he noticed that the frame was failing on the left rear spring bracket. the bracket itself was in tact but the frame flange itself had broken from the vertical portion of the frame (the weld did not fail). the repair shop also indicat…”
2004-03-23 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer“after waiting for over four months, the part to repair the microwave under recall still wasn't available. *ph samsung microwave model number: mr5491g. *mr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.