2004 Fleetwood Bounder Problems
- Complaints
- 28filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles, 21 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 10campaigns 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 2004 Fleetwood Bounder (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2004 Fleetwood Bounder. The part named most often is visibility, with 11 complaints (39% of the total), followed by brakes (10) and body and structure (2). 21 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 20,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns 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.
- Brakes10 36%
- Body and structure2 7.1%
- Engine cooling1 3.6%
- Equipment1 3.6%
- Exterior lighting1 3.6%
- Steering1 3.6%
- Suspension1 3.6%
- Tires1 3.6%
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “The driver and passenger windows on my 2004 Fleetwood Bounder are fogging on the inside of the dual pane window. This makes it hard to see your side mirrors and vehicles on your side. I have another window that is also fogging.”
NHTSA complaint #10297603, filed 2009-12, 29,770 milesBrakes: “My wife and I left our home in surfside beach, sc for a weekend of nc camping. We passed through conway, sc on hwy 501. My wife asked if I left the emergency brake on, because there came a smell of overheated brakes. My brake was off, and we thought the smell was coming from traffic ahead of us. The smell got stronger, the transmission was not shifting into overdrive and I also noticed a decrease in fuel economy (on board mpg computer). We were doing about 55 MPH. As I pulled into a gas station in aynor, sc to check things I discovered I had no brakes (pedal went to the floor). …”
NHTSA complaint #10236678, filed 2008-08, 17,203 milesBody and structure: “The cover over the engine compartment inside the motorhome is made of fiberglass. The fiberglass has cracked to the point that I cannot stand on it for fear of falling through it onto the engine. The cover is in a place where you have to stand on it to get to the driver's and passenger seat. It also has to be stepped on to get to entertainment center. I contacted Fleetwood and got no response back.”
NHTSA complaint #10219808, filed 2008-03, 20,000 milesEngine cooling: “The contact owns a 2004 Fleetwood Bounder. While driving at any speed, the vehicle will suddenly shut off. When the failure occurs and the accelerator pedal is depressed, the vehicle will restart while still in motion. The failure occurs intermittently. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 21,500 and failure mileage was 18,000. Updated 07/15/08 the crankshaft position sensor was repalced. Updated 07/15/08”
NHTSA complaint #10231274, filed 2008-06, 18,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 21 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,000 and 25,000 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
- 09V198000Jun 2, 2009Service brakes, airCovers: Fleetwood Bounder 2001–2008, Southwind 2001–2008, Pace Arrow 2001–2008 +4 more
Fleetwood is recalling 509 my 2001-2008 class a motor homes 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…
- 08V320000Jul 15, 2008Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Fleetwood Bounder 2003–2007, Revolution 2003–2007, Prowler 2003–2007 +20 more
Fleetwood is recalling 70,101 my 2003-2007 southwind, pace arrow, bounder, flair, storm, fiesta, terra gas class a motor homes; bounder, discovery, providence, excursion, expedition, revolution, american eagle, american heritage, american tradition diesel…
- 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…
- 06V388000Oct 4, 2006Engine and engine coolingCovers: Fleetwood Bounder 2004–2007, Southwind 2004–2007, Pace Arrow 2004–2007 +4 more
On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with general motors 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the…
- 06V115000Apr 12, 2006Electrical systemCovers: Fleetwood Bounder 2003–2004, Flair 2003–2004, Pace Arrow 2003–2004 +4 more
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…
- 04V454000Sep 27, 2004Exterior lighting › Brake lightsCovers: Fleetwood Bounder 2004
Certain motorhomes do not have brake lights that illuminate considerably brighter than the running or turn signal lamps if all are on at the same time.
See all 10 recalls for the 2004 Fleetwood Bounder → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
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.
- 10014720Dec 1, 2004Engine cooling. Air intake baffle procedure/installation which may be susceptible to stalling or sputtering during heavy rains or when water is sprayed directly at the front end. The check engine light may…
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 2004 Fleetwood Bounder have?
NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2004 Fleetwood Bounder as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Fleetwood Bounder is reported most often?
Visibility is named most often, in 11 complaints (39% of the total), followed by brakes with 10.
Has the 2004 Fleetwood Bounder been recalled?
NHTSA lists 10 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 2004 Fleetwood Bounder reported?
Among the 21 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 20,000 miles and the middle half falls between 10,000 and 25,000 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.