2003 Fleetwood Discovery Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 22,900miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 4campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Fleetwood Discovery (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2003 Fleetwood Discovery. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by exterior lighting (2) and other or unknown (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 22,900 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Electrical system3 50%
- Exterior lighting2 33%
- Other or unknown1 17%
- Suspension1 17%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “I was driving my 2003 Fleetwood Discovery home and the motorhome cut off and back on and then did it again. Before I could pull to the side of the road the alarm for the rear air brakes sounded and the gauge went all the way down to zero, and then it completely lost all engine and electrical power. I drifted to a stop. In my side mirror I saw smoke coming out of the rear drivers compartment. I ran to the rear of the motorhome and saw fire coming out of the second compartment from the rear. I opened the door and flames shot out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10163440, filed 2006-07, 63,000 milesExterior lighting: “While in motion and during operation, electrical system/dash instrumentation, and warning equipment, engine and power fails and will not operate unless allowed to back power the unit through the lighting system. Manufacturer has made 5 attempts to repair. Nm*and ca* first started june 03 and problem continues to date (november 04).”
NHTSA complaint #10100232, filed 2004-11, 1,500 milesOther or unknown: “While traveling down I-77 nearing statesville, nc, the convection oven/microwave fell out of the ceiling face down onto the stove. It appears that the brackets pulled out of the oven causing it to fall. There shouldn't be any reason for a convection oven to fall out of the ceiling of a motorhome unless of a design flaw or someone not mounting the oven correctly. After thinking about it, this oven has always bounced and made squeaking noises while traveling down the road, however, I never thought it would fall out of the ceiling. …”
NHTSA complaint #10604437, filed 2014-06, 104,200 milesSuspension: “While driving and without warning vehicle pulled to the right. This caused a distraction to the consumer. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Brake shoes needed to be set.”
NHTSA complaint #10055978, filed 2004-03, 30,800 milesMileage when problems were reported
67% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,500 and 63,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 09V312000Jul 28, 2009EquipmentCovers: Fleetwood Discovery 2002–2003, American Eagle 2000–2003, American Dream 2001–2003 +10 more
Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2005 and 2006 motorhomes manufactured between july 24, 2004 and march 11, 2005, equipped with norcold model 1200lr, 1200lrim, and 1201lrim refrigerators with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607…
- 08V320000Jul 15, 2008Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Fleetwood Discovery 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 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…
- 03V180000May 16, 2003Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Fleetwood Discovery 2003, Providence 2003, Excursion 2003
On certain model s motor homes, the reinforced liquid propane (lp) gas rubber hose can be pinched during slide-out room operation.
Recall details for the 2003 Fleetwood Discovery → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2003 Fleetwood Discovery.
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 2003 Fleetwood Discovery have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2003 Fleetwood Discovery as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Fleetwood Discovery is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by exterior lighting with 2.
Has the 2003 Fleetwood Discovery been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 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 2003 Fleetwood Discovery reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 22,900 miles and the middle half falls between 1,500 and 63,000 miles; 67% 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.