1998 Damon Challenger Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 35,500miles, 1 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 1998 Damon Challenger (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1998 Damon Challenger. The part named most often is body and structure, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and engine cooling (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 35,500 miles. NHTSA lists 3 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.
- Body and structure2 33%
- Brakes1 17%
- Engine cooling1 17%
- Exterior lighting1 17%
- Seats1 17%
- Suspension1 17%
Example complaints
Brakes: “When driving with foot on the accelerator driver can raise and catch underneath the brake pedal. Dealer and manufacturer contacted and admitted to problem, but will not remedy the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #832496, filed 1998-12Engine cooling: “Both exhaust manifolds cracked . One manifold stud broke off at the head. Wiring harness started to melt due to hot exhaust. This is a 454 chev. Engine. We had to insert metal plate to deflect the exhaust until we could get it fixed. It is in the shop now for repair on the right exhaust manifold and replacement on the left exhaust manifold. We will have the old parts when done.”
NHTSA complaint #10100332, filed 2004-11, 35,500 milesExterior lighting: “The motor home was leaning on the front driver's side and it continued to worsen until the spring collapsed. The dealer stated that the spring collapsed due to being over weight and wanted to cut off the right spring to balance the rv.”
NHTSA complaint #566089, filed 2002-06Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 35,500 and 35,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 07V130000Mar 20, 2007Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Damon Challenger 1997–2004, Ultrasport 1997–2004, Intruder 1997–2004 +4 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…
- 99V202000Jul 23, 1999Equipment › ElectricalCovers: Damon Challenger 1998–1999, Daybreak 1998–1999
Vehicle description: motor homes. A generator muffler strap was omitted during the installation process.
- 98V213000Sep 4, 1998Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly › MountingCovers: Damon Challenger 1997–1998, Ultrasport 1997–1998, Daybreak 1997–1998
Vehicle description: class a and c motor homes. The hardware used to secure the liquid propane (lp) tank was not tightened properly.
Recall details for the 1998 Damon Challenger → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- SQ99013Omitted exhaust hangerOpen · May 19, 1999
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1998 Damon Challenger.
Other model years of the Damon Challenger
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 7 | 19,000 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 6 | 25,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 6 | 35,500 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Damon Challenger model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Damon Challenger have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1998 Damon Challenger as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Damon Challenger is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 1998 Damon Challenger 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 1998 Damon Challenger reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 35,500 miles and the middle half falls between 35,500 and 35,500 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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.