1998 Fleetwood Discovery Problems
- Complaints
- 18filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns 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 1998 Fleetwood Discovery (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 1998 Fleetwood Discovery. The part named most often is equipment, with 8 complaints (44% of the total), followed by tires (4) and fuel system (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 53,000 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Equipment complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign 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.
- Equipment8 44%
- Tires4 22%
- Fuel system2 11%
- Body and structure2 11%
- Electrical system1 5.6%
- Exterior lighting1 5.6%
- Steering1 5.6%
Example complaints
Equipment: “When using the magic chief stove front burner heat causes the turn off valve to stick, and consumer is unable to turn off the gas. When this occurs, the main turn off valve, located outside the vehicle, must be turned off until inside valve cools off, and then turns of the valve. Manufacturer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #858706, filed 2000-03Tires: “This was the third tire failure in the past year. On each occasion the sidewall blew out, and at the end of the blowout location, the steel belt was very rusty. In all 3 cases michelin would not examine the tire. On the first blowout they had none of these tiresd in stock in the USA and I had to replace the two front tires with the xze style. The rated pressure on the tire is only 90psi, instead of the 100psi on the xrv style. Michelin advised me to add 10 more ppsi to these tires exceeding the recommended pressure, so I could get above the 60mph rating of these tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #742131, filed 2001-03Fuel system: “Vehicle leaks fuel, due to faulty hose/ fuel pump. Dealer noted problem with diesel fuel system. Problem has occurred three different times. Cause of leak cannot be found. Leaking in engine compartment housing.”
NHTSA complaint #827576, filed 1998-09Body and structure: “Door designed whereas a vaccum is created outside the entry door due to wind flow. When traveling, high pressure sucks the door outward. Door vibrates on top inside half and flutters . If door is accidently opened or latch mechenism fails, the door is sucked outward with tremendious force creating great danger to passengers. Door has been repaced 3 times, modified twice. Manuf has added modifications to reduce wind noise and flutter but the outward sucking pressure remains. Great danger exists. Manuf unable to correct safety defects.”
NHTSA complaint #716242, filed 1999-12Mileage when problems were reported
50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 46,000 and 60,000 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
- 07V120000Mar 19, 2007Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Fleetwood Discovery 1997–2004, Bounder 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…
- 00V204000Jul 27, 2000Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connectionsCovers: Fleetwood Discovery 1996–2000, Bounder Diesel 1999–2000
Vehicle description: motor homes. The power steering gear box hydraulic lines are routed too close to a sharp edge. This can cause the lines to rupture and result in a hydraulic fluid leak.
Recall details for the 1998 Fleetwood Discovery → · 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.
- 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 Discovery
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 9 | 16,870 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 17 | 18,500 | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2004 | 12 | 13,500 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 6 | 22,900 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 9 | 37,900 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 9 | 38,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 16 | 37,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 18 | 53,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1997 | 13 | 105,200 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Fleetwood Discovery model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Fleetwood Discovery have?
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 1998 Fleetwood Discovery as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Fleetwood Discovery is reported most often?
Equipment is named most often, in 8 complaints (44% of the total), followed by tires with 4.
Has the 1998 Fleetwood Discovery been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 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 1998 Fleetwood Discovery reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 53,000 miles and the middle half falls between 46,000 and 60,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
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.