2003 Newmar American Star problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires:tread/Belt (2) · Service Brakes (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2018-04-25 · Service Brakes · 76,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 newmar american star recreational vehicle. while driving 65 mph, the engine started to overheat. the abs warning indicator illuminated after the failure. the contact called the newmar manufacturer and was advised to have the vehicle inspected. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that t…”
2007-10-22 · Tires:tread/Belt“tl*the contact owns a 2003 newmar american star rv (tow behind). the vehicle has continental general, size 29575r225 tires. the contact stated that on three separate occasions, the driver side rear, passenger side front, and rear tread separated from the tires. newmar informed the contact to go to sears. sears stated that the tires were not rat…”
2007-10-03 · Tires:tread/Belt“2003 american star trailer. the tread separated from the tires. customer states the tread separated 3 times on different tires. the third tread separation caused body damage to the vehicle. *kb the consumer was informed that the tires were not the appropriate size for the weight of the travel trailer.*jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.