1998 Bounder Motorhome Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles, 3 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 1998 Bounder Motorhome (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1998 Bounder Motorhome. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by suspension (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 53,000 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.
- Brakes3 50%
- Suspension2 33%
- Engine cooling1 17%
- Fuel system1 17%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Parking brake locked up. Noticed leaking transmission fluid coming from the parking brake box. Transmission fluid activates the pressure sensors which in turn activates and shuts off the automatic parking brake. Fix worked for awhile, however the parking brake warning light continued to go on and go off. Parking brake did not work by either putting the vehicle in park or pulling the lever on the dash which is supposed to apply, as well as deactivate, the parking brake. The system requires chocking the tires each time we stop, as we do not have any parking brake. …”
NHTSA complaint #10478813, filed 2012-10, 53,000 milesSuspension: “Tl-the contact owns a 1998 Bounder motor-home. The contact stated that while stopped at a weigh station, the vehicle rear axle weighed in at 11,300 pounds without any weight on the axle. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000. St”
NHTSA complaint #10521043, filed 2013-06, 53,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Gvw on rear axle is 11,000# however the vehicle empty is at 11,000# right now it has about 53000 miles on it and as I bought it used recently, I went though the vehicle mechanically, and found the breaks have been overheated to the point of disintegrating the rubber components on the break calipers front and back (the rubber garment that protects the pistons on the caliper fell apart which allows contaminates to enter the piston-cylinder interface). …”
NHTSA complaint #10521038, filed 2013-06Engine cooling: “Motor home right valve cover had the hose hanging out of it. Hose was leaking a liquid that was foul and messy. The hose was leaking what appeared to be a thick oily sludge which dripped down from the valve cover towards the right exhaust manifold.”
NHTSA complaint #10101035, filed 2004-12Mileage when problems were reported
33% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 38,100 and 53,000 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 1998 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 1998 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 1998 Bounder Motorhome have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1998 Bounder Motorhome as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Bounder Motorhome is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by suspension with 2.
Has the 1998 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 1998 Bounder Motorhome reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 53,000 miles and the middle half falls between 38,100 and 53,000 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.