2003 Airstream Land Yacht Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 28,266miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Airstream Land Yacht (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2003 Airstream Land Yacht. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by fuel system (1) and suspension (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 28,266 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 11 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the lamp filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes3 60%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Suspension1 20%
Example complaints
Brakes: “The contact owns a 2003 Airstream Land Yacht. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the brakes were depressed into the floorboard abnormally. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the technician stated that the front driver side brake caliper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After the repairs were performed, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or further repairs. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 54,252. Updated 08/31/11 updated 2/9/12”
NHTSA complaint #10404304, filed 2011-06, 54,252 milesFuel system: “2003 Airstream Land Yacht motorhome gasoline leak. The leak had come from the engine and onto the road. The dealer found the fuel leaking on the right side frame under the unit and between the frames where the fuel line was and reinstalled it.”
NHTSA complaint #10024798, filed 2003-06Mileage when problems were reported
50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,280 and 54,252 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 07V083000Mar 5, 2007Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Airstream Land Yacht 1997–2004, Safari 1997–2004, Excella 1997–2000 +3 more
Certain travel trailers and motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is…
- 05V323000Jul 15, 2005Electrical systemCovers: Airstream Land Yacht 2003–2005
Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss)nos. 101 "controls and displays" and 105 "hydraulic and electric brake…
- 03V152000Apr 21, 2003Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › LampCovers: Airstream Land Yacht 2000–2003
On certain 350 xl and 355 xl and commercial units designated as 35' xl and 37' xl motor homes built on the ford f53 chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the…
Recall details for the 2003 Airstream Land Yacht → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 11 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10213176May 28, 2022Body and structure. This newsletter provides information concerning filiform corrosion and the steps taken to neutralize it.
- 10211715Apr 28, 2022Equipment, Tires. This article discussed tire care and maintenance. It explains the meaning of nomenclature on the tire sidewall (i.e. the 4 digit date code, load range, and max load information.
- 10188458Feb 26, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. Power awning maintenance and care tips.
- 10181840Oct 28, 2020Equipment. This newsletter provides detailed instructions regarding winterization of Airstream travel trailers and motorhomes.
- 10180785Sep 1, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This issue of the newsletter provides information about the optional lithium battery package Airstream is offering on the 2021 my travel trailers. There is also information of what is needed to…
- 10179406Aug 28, 2020Equipment. This newsletter talks about the importance of cleaning and maintaining waste water tanks, and provides detailed instruction of how to do so. It provides suggestions as to which products to use to…
- 10175838May 28, 2020Equipment. This newsletter includes information regarding: - A new TV and Radio Antenna Combo that has the capability to receive both signals, and eliminates the need for a second antenna. - New radios being…
- 10174503Apr 28, 2020Equipment. The newsletter discusses the importants of cleaning and mainataining safety devices installed in Airstream products, i.e. checking batteries in smoke alarms, checking dates on fire extinguishers…
- 10173233Mar 27, 2020Equipment. This installment talks about preparing their RV for the upcoming camping season. It provide tips on inspecting sealant, as well as which type of wax we recommend, and how often the owner should wax…
- 10171981Feb 28, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This newsletter discusses how to prepare your RV for the upcoming camping season. Points discussed are airing out the unit. Examining and lubricating window, door, and vent seals. Examining…
Other model years of the Airstream Land Yacht
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 28,266 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 5 | 10,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Airstream Land Yacht model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Airstream Land Yacht have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2003 Airstream Land Yacht as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Airstream Land Yacht is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by fuel system with 1.
Has the 2003 Airstream Land Yacht been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Airstream Land Yacht reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 28,266 miles and the middle half falls between 2,280 and 54,252 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.