2003 National Rv Dolphin problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:motor (1) · Structure (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2009-06-15 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 15,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2003 national dolphin rv. the vehicle has been experiencing brake failure ever since it was purchased. the dealer repaired the front brakes under warranty. the rear brakes were also repaired. the contact received a recall notice for the brakes, but the dealer stated that his vehicle was excluded from the recall repair sinc…”
2008-11-17 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 23,640 mi“mileage: 23640 brakes on my rv (workhorse w22 2003 chasis) locked up, overheated, and dash abs warning light came on. replaced left front and rear wheel sensors. mileage: 23765 date:11-7-07 - brakes again locked up, overheated, and abs warning light came on. replaced abs control module, wheel sensors, front hub seals, front brake pads, flush brak…”
2007-08-28 · Service Brakes, Air · 15,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2003 national rv dolphin. while driving 35 mph, the vehicle pulled to the right. the dealer stated that the passenger side front brake was not releasing. both front brakes were replaced. while driving 50 mph, the brake pedal extended to the floor when depressed. the emergency brake was applied to stop the vehicle. the d…”
2007-01-26 · Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 37,000 mi“tl* - the contact stated that the fuel line on the 2003 dolphin lx motor home started leaking gas above the fuel tank. the contact has the fuel tank and the repair invoices. the contact also had the fuel tank with the cracks in it. *ak updated 02/22/07.*jb…”
2004-05-20 · Structure · 2,364 mi“the consumer indicated that due to the angle of the front windshield, sun light reflected on the windshield which caused a glare in the exterior rear view mirror. this resulted in poor or no visibility. *ak *sc *jb…”
2004-01-05 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:motor“while driving at any speed brakes overheated, and it took longer to stop. dealer replaced brake pads/speedometer, and windshield wiper motor.*ak…”
2003-09-23 · Electrical System:wiring · 587 mi“the pcm/tcm fuse blew when accelerating at low speeds. this caused engine failure, which resulted in the vehicle stalling while driving. dealership replaced the fuse 3 times, but the problem continued. the cause of the failure was undetermined. *ak incident was traced to a chaffed wire on a metal clamp within engine compartment. *ph *jb…”
2003-08-15 · Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood · 3,070 mi · 🔥 fire“while driving 40 mph consumer noticed smoke coming from engine compartment. the fire was put out by consumer. the amount of damage and cause had not been determined. *ak *jb…”
2003-06-10 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 3,073 mi · 🔥 fire“while traveling at highway speed without any indication vehicle caught on fire. *ak the vehicle was nine weeks old when the vehicle caught on fire. the source of the fire was a flammable fluid. there was a liquid trail about one foot wide and 100 yards long on the road which lead up to the motorhome. it was difficult to determine the exact …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.