1997 Fleetwood Bounder Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 14%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Fleetwood Bounder, 14% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“The side windows have lost the seal and are now beyond repair . Visibility is impossible. Tried to find the windows and is impossible to find.seems odd that this has been written up many times.owned this vehicle for ten years and this started after second year of ownership.”
NHTSA complaint #10681963, filed 2015-02, 47 miles“I own a 1997 Fleetwood Bounder. The drivers side window has became clouded at different times of the day and travel direction it is almost impossible to see out into the rear view mirrors. There has been no accidents yet, and it is extremely difficult to see out.”
NHTSA complaint #10203566, filed 2007-09, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Fleetwood Bounder. Approximately three years ago,the contact began experienced visibility problems with the driver side window. He stated that the windows were dual, insulated pane, and the glass seals have failed, causing poor visibility while driving. The contact's vehicle had the same failure with the passenger's side window. He stated that there was a growth between the panes that had a clear crystal look, and produced a foggy look on the window. …”
NHTSA complaint #10188100, filed 2007-04, 30,000 milesRelated recalls
- 98V147000Jun 26, 1998Vehicle description: motor homes. The driver's and passenger's side windows do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 205, "glazing materials," for an…Covers: Fleetwood Bounder 1996–1997, Discovery 1996–1997
- 96V236000Nov 22, 1996The e-z slide-out room can operate unexpectedly. Water can cause an electrical short in the slide-out room control relay.Covers: Fleetwood Bounder 1997, Flair 1997, Pace Arrow 1997 +3 more
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 40% |
| 2007 | 1 | 20% |
| 2006 | 6 | 100% |
| 2005 | 7 | 41% |
| 2004 | 11 | 39% |
| 2003 | 1 | 8% |
| 1999 | 5 | 14% |
| 1998 | 3 | 13% |
| 1997 | 4 | 14% |
| 1996 | 6 | 25% |
| 1995 | 3 | 30% |
| 1994 | 3 | 15% |
| 1990 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1997 Fleetwood Bounder
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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