2002 Damon Daybreak Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 27,747miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Damon Daybreak (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2002 Damon Daybreak. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and steering (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 27,747 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 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 50%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Steering1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
- Suspension1 17%
Example complaints
Brakes: “While traveling at 35 MPH with our 2002 Damon Daybreak rv with the p32 chassic we smelled a burning brake odor real bad inside. At that time the brake pedal pressure was good. We had just left our home heading out on our trip when this occurred. We made the decision to turn around and head back to our local repair shop for inspection. We pulled in to our repair shop we had no brake pedal. After stopping in the parking lot of the repair shop I found the front brakes on fire. Yes on fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10459856, filed 2012-05, 25,442 milesElectrical system: “Vehicle shut down while exiting the highway. While leaving the expressway at 5 MPH the motorhome's neutral switch failed and caused the vehicle's brakes to activate suddenly. The sudden braking was followed by the engine shutting down. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and they indicated that they were aware of the problem with the neutral switch . The consumer is concerned because the motorhome is not equipped with and emergency brake and if the part failed again while driving at a faster speed the outcome may be different.”
NHTSA complaint #10089137, filed 2004-08Body and structure: “Consumer states the vehicle chassis structure, was not well designed by the manufacturer causing problems hile driving the vehicle. Dealer has been notified. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8018636, filed 2002-09Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 25,442 and 30,052 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 Daybreak 1997–2004, Challenger 1997–2004, Ultrasport 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…
- 03V080000Mar 5, 2003Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › LampCovers: Damon Daybreak 2002–2003, Challenger 2000–2003, Intruder 2000–2003
Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.
Recall details for the 2002 Damon Daybreak → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2002 Damon Daybreak.
Other model years of the Damon Daybreak
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 | 29,000 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 6 | 27,747 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 5 | 21,900 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Damon Daybreak model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Damon Daybreak have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2002 Damon Daybreak as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Damon Daybreak is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2002 Damon Daybreak been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 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 2002 Damon Daybreak reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 27,747 miles and the middle half falls between 25,442 and 30,052 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.