1999 Damon Challenger Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles, 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 1999 Damon Challenger (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1999 Damon Challenger. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by suspension (1) and transmission and drivetrain (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 25,000 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.
- Brakes3 50%
- Suspension1 17%
Example complaints
Brakes: “The contact owns a 1999 Damon Challenger. While driving approximately 5 MPH and attempting a turn, the contact experienced a loss of brakes and the brake pedal abnormally fell to the floorboard. The contact examined the failure and discovered that the rear driver side wheel was abnormally hot. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the wheel screws were tightened. The failure recurred three times following repairs and was not corrected. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10381118, filed 2011-02, 25,000 milesSuspension: “On a ford chassis; while driving over bumps or railroad tracks, motorhome is dragging the rear gas tank which may possibly cause a leak/fire. Ford indicates there is too much overload on motorhome. Front unit was designed to hold 7,000 lbs, and the rear end 11,000 lbs. But when gas tank is filled up, motorhome front end holds 5,700 lbs, and the rear end 12,800lbs. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #850575, filed 1999-10Transmission and drivetrain: “Ford chassis for motor homes are for 11000 gvwr or 13000 gvwr, and consumer should be able to carry stuff on vehicle. A company by the name of a weight we go said that front axle weighed in at the correct weight, but rear axle came in over the weight limit. Consumer feels manufacturer uses insufficient axle size, and consumer can't put anything else on the motorhome, such as dishes, etc.”
NHTSA complaint #861430, filed 2000-05Vehicle speed control: “The contact owns a 1999 Damon Challenger. He received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control (NHTSA campaign id #07v336000) in september 2007. The dealer initially stated that the part would be available in december however; in december, they stated that the part would be available in march of 2008. The manufacturer could not provide an anticipated date of arrival for the part. As of the december 5, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The contact stated he is not satisfied with the wait time. The current mileage was 20,000 and there had been no failure to date. …”
NHTSA complaint #10210931, filed 2007-12Mileage 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 25,000 and 25,000 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…
- 01V091002Mar 20, 2001Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Damon Challenger 1999–2000, Daybreak 1999–2000, Hornet 1999–2000 +3 more
Vehicle description: motor homes and travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers n841, n821, n641, and n621. These refrigerators can experience a cooling system leak caused by operation in the ac electric mode. If a leak…
- 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.
Recall details for the 1999 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 1999 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 1999 Damon Challenger have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1999 Damon Challenger as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Damon Challenger is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by suspension with 1.
Has the 1999 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 1999 Damon Challenger reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 25,000 miles and the middle half falls between 25,000 and 25,000 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 28, 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.