1997 Fleetwood Bounder Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 14%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1997 Fleetwood Bounder, 14% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Transmissioin failure. Had to have the seals replaced almost from the day we bought the unit new. Now the transmission has to be replaced. Had two heads replaced and an entire manifold since we bought it. Have been told by dealers that that year of motorhome engine had lots of problems. Ended up with a 350 dollar towing bill and out the use of the motorhome as we are negotiating with the extended warranty company to see if they will pay for the failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10075341, filed 2004-06, 39,500 miles“Bought Bounder new in 1998. It is a 1997 model. Ford 460 motor. Since we bought it, we had to have the transmission seals replaced at least three times, two new heads, one new manifold system and the radiator had problems. The leveling jack alarm wouldn't shut off. Now, the transmission has completely failed. We had an extended warranty, but the inspector says that there was another leak in the front tranny seal, and that was what caused the failure of the tranny and they won't cover the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10078888, filed 2004-06, 39,500 miles“While driving vehicle it cuts off, causing an accident . The transmission fluid started leaking, causing the vehicle to smoke . Owner contacted manfufacturer, manufacturer told owner that there was a recall campaing on the vehicle. The vehicle cut off two times prior to the accident.”
NHTSA complaint #814068, filed 1997-07Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Fleetwood Bounder
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Fleetwood Bounder
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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