1997 Bounder Motorhome Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 44,608miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 Bounder Motorhome (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1997 Bounder Motorhome. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and suspension (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 44,608 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Brakes2 33%
- Fuel system2 33%
- Suspension2 33%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Repeated brake failure. It seemed that the brakes would stop functioning after the vehicle was stopped in stop and go traffic, stop signs or light. The dealer determined that the problem may be too much engine heat to the master cylinder, therefore they installed a heat shield between the engine and master cylinder. The vehicles parking brake stopped work. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the emergency brake shoes burned out.”
NHTSA complaint #10068579, filed 2004-04, 60,495 milesSuspension: “When going over bridges,the front end vibrates badly where it causes a loss of control. The front springs are too long from where they move from left to right. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #834589, filed 1999-02Mileage 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 28,721 and 60,495 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1997 Bounder Motorhome in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1997 Bounder Motorhome.
Other model years of the Bounder Motorhome
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7 | 27,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 5 | 27,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 6 | 53,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 6 | 44,608 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 8 | 20,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 5 | 59,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Bounder Motorhome model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 Bounder Motorhome have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1997 Bounder Motorhome as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1997 Bounder Motorhome is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.
Has the 1997 Bounder Motorhome been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1997 Bounder Motorhome reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 44,608 miles and the middle half falls between 28,721 and 60,495 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.