1999 Fleetwood Bounder Problems
- Complaints
- 35filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 22,432miles, 8 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Fleetwood Bounder (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 1999 Fleetwood Bounder. The part named most often is fuel system, with 7 complaints (20% of the total), followed by equipment (6) and body and structure (6). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 22,432 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Equipment complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
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.
- Fuel system7 20%
- Equipment6 17%
- Body and structure6 17%
- Suspension6 17%
- Engine cooling4 11%
- Other or unknown3 8.6%
- Brakes2 5.7%
- Exterior lighting2 5.7%
Also reported: Vehicle speed control (2), Electrical system (1), Steering (1), Tires (1).
Example complaints
Fuel system: “We own a 1999 Fleetwood Bounder 36s on the ford f-53 chassis. It was almost 2 years ago that we had a problem with our generator failing to start. I thought it was a faulty fuel pump. I replaced the fuel pump and the problem persisted. I took the motorhome to a dealer (carolina coach & camper in hickory, nc). Their service dept. Determined the problem was a hose leak from the pick-up tube in the gas tank to the gas line to the generator. …”
NHTSA complaint #10023325, filed 2003-06, 6,000 milesEquipment: “The contact owns a 1999 Fleetwood Bounder. The contact stated that the refrigerator in the rv was repaired according to recall 07v120000 (equipment: recreational vehicle). The contact stated that the refrigerator failed as it leaked and would not keep cool. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current and failure mileages were approximately 44,790.”
NHTSA complaint #10363475, filed 2010-11, 44,790 milesBody and structure: “Rear axle is over loaded, causing premature wear of axle. When the rv was load with normal cargo (fuel, water and consumers belongings) the rear axle was overweight which caused poor handling. A recall was issued related to this problem but the consumer vehicle was not included in the recall (99v013000). The consumer believes the 13 foot overhang from the rear axle may be part of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10038304, filed 2003-10Suspension: “We have called Fleetwood and ford with this problem and no one wants to take responsibility. We have had this vehicle checked at two ford dealers and they said it was a design flaw allowing the water tank, the gas tank, and both holding tanks with the generator also behind the rear axle. All this weight is in the overhang behind the rear axle. We have had each wheel weighed individually, and there is a tremendous amount of weight on the rear end. Could you please help us as we are retired, this motorhome cost alot of money and we can't use it, but we must make the payment every month. …”
NHTSA complaint #704375, filed 1999-03Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,300 and 38,225 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 07V120000Mar 19, 2007Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Fleetwood Bounder 1997–2004, Discovery 1997–2004, Flair 1997–2004 +20 more
Certain motor homes and travel trailers 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…
Recall details for the 1999 Fleetwood Bounder → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE07055Gasoline supply line to gen'r seepageClosed · Nov 14, 2007
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10025322Apr 21, 2008Fuel system. Fleetwood service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Consumer maintenance advisory, generator fuel lines. Fleetwood motor home owners. Csc was received.
Other model years of the Fleetwood Bounder
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 2,500 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 6 | 9,150 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 5 | 2,900 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 6 | 37,250 | 8 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 17 | 15,000 | 5 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2004 | 28 | 20,000 | 10 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 13 | 20,238 | 8 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 12 | 10,000 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 8 | 12,127 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 13 | 38,192 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 35 | 22,432 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 24 | 36,954 | 3 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1997 | 29 | 32,660 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 24 | 43,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 10 | 68,944 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 20 | 36,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 11 | 44,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 7 | 44,776 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 5 | 250,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 12 | 64,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Fleetwood Bounder model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Fleetwood Bounder have?
NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 1999 Fleetwood Bounder as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Fleetwood Bounder is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 7 complaints (20% of the total), followed by equipment with 6.
Has the 1999 Fleetwood Bounder been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Fleetwood Bounder reported?
Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 22,432 miles and the middle half falls between 12,300 and 38,225 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 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.