2003 Damon Intruder Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 19,000miles, 11 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 6campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Damon Intruder (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2003 Damon Intruder. The part named most often is brakes, with 6 complaints (43% of the total), followed by visibility (3) and electrical system (2). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 91% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 19,000 miles. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns 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.
- Brakes6 43%
- Electrical system2 14%
- Steering2 14%
- Exterior lighting1 7.1%
- Fuel system1 7.1%
- Tires1 7.1%
- Wheels1 7.1%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Re: recall 50901-c repairs dated 11/16/07-6/15/09 I have had three repairs due to this problem. The most expensive was in 6/2007 - why is a time-frame mentioned and how can I have my problem addressed? My VIN falls in the area of recall and I feel that my bills related to the recall should be paid also. Five months should not make a difference if the recall is related to a vehicle. Please help.”
NHTSA complaint #10295655, filed 2009-12, 10,852 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Traveling on interstate whistling noise started around windshield area inspection found windshield coming out of mounting. Pushed windshield back for duration of trip. Windshield is a major safety hazard. This coach only has 12.000 miles on it. The windshield continues to pop out.”
NHTSA complaint #10138059, filed 2005-09, 11,500 milesElectrical system: “1. No accident occurred. 2. The lcd display in the dash goes blank. Most importantly I cannot see the speed the vehicle is traveling as well as any other information such as gear the vehicle is in, oil pressure, etc. This has occurred at least three times since I have had the motor home. 3. There was a recall on the dash display which was done in 2007. All of these incidents have occurred after the recall reprogramming was done. This problem has never been remedied.”
NHTSA complaint #10275157, filed 2009-06, 19,000 milesSteering: “I was driving the rv on a highway at 55 MPH when I stepped on the brake. The steering wheel turned hard to the right as the right brake locked up. My foot went to the floor on the brake pedal. Had to pump brake pedal very to stop the vehicle. Took my foot off the brake and everything seemed o.k. A short time later, smelled something burning and large amount of smoke came from the right rear wheel area. Stopped vehicle and got out and found all wheels hot and smoking. The behavior continued off and on. Took to rv dealer and waiting to get diagnosis and estimate on ABS brake repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10546448, filed 2013-10, 30,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
91% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 11,000 and 21,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 09V225000Jun 16, 2009Service brakes, hydraulicCovers: Damon Intruder 2001–2008, Challenger 2001–2009, Daybreak 2007–2010
Damon is recalling 2,415 motorhomes equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in…
- 07V130000Mar 20, 2007Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Damon Intruder 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…
- 07V022000Jan 30, 2007Exterior lightingCovers: Damon Intruder 2003–2005, Ultrasport 2002–2005, Challenger 2006–2007 +3 more
Certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps reflective devices, and associated equipment." these motor homes were built without the red rear reflex reflectors and some motor homes were…
- 06V132000Apr 24, 2006Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panelCovers: Damon Intruder 2003–2005, Daybreak 2003–2005, Challenger 2003–2005
Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "controls and displays" and no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake…
- 03V095000Mar 21, 2003Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Damon Intruder 2003, Ultrasport 2003, Escaper 2003
During the winterization process on certain motor homes from november 5, 2002 through january 6, 2003, the rv antifreeze used may have been contaminated with engine antifreeze.
- 03V080000Mar 5, 2003Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › LampCovers: Damon Intruder 2000–2003, Challenger 2000–2003, Daybreak 2002–2003
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 2003 Damon Intruder → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2003 Damon Intruder.
Other model years of the Damon Intruder
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 14 | 19,000 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 5 | 23,500 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Damon Intruder model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Damon Intruder have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2003 Damon Intruder as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Damon Intruder is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 6 complaints (43% of the total), followed by visibility with 3.
Has the 2003 Damon Intruder been recalled?
NHTSA lists 6 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 2003 Damon Intruder reported?
Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 19,000 miles and the middle half falls between 11,000 and 21,000 miles; 91% 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.