2004 Fleetwood Discovery Problems
- Complaints
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 13,500miles, 10 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Fleetwood Discovery (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2004 Fleetwood Discovery. The part named most often is visibility, with 10 complaints (83% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and other or unknown (1). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 90% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 13,500 miles. NHTSA lists 3 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 system1 8.3%
- Other or unknown1 8.3%
- Tires1 8.3%
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Shortly after purchasing our Discovery, I noticed the windows were starting to look foggy. I assumed it was a maintenance problem as we have very hard water in our area. Additionally, the local Fleetwood dealer was not attending to our warranty issues, let alone the windows. After the warranty repairs were completed (6 years into our ownership), and the dealer closing business, we attended a good sam ralley where we sought assistance determining the cause and replacement process, a very expensive defect in the window seals. …”
NHTSA complaint #10593089, filed 2014-05, 6,000 milesElectrical system: “Driver information center displays various warning messages, low brake air pressure and similar messages during vehicle operation. Mounting location of the unit makes it impossible to read the display from the drivers location. Attempting to see the warning message diverts attention from the road and is hazardous and could lead to an accident. Full time light of the display has been done but has not improved the situation. Manufacturer has said they have no further solutions. Remounting of the display should be done do that it is readily visible from the driver's location. …”
NHTSA complaint #10104380, filed 2004-12, 2,500 milesTires: “The tires were not in compliance with the vehicle's sticker on the seat. The sticker read 255-80-r-22g, pressure was 105, the tires on the vehicle were 255-80-r-22.5 , pressure was 110. The consumer wanted the sticker changed. The rim size was 7.58, and the actual size was 8.24 the tire pressure did not match the sticker. The dealer and manufacture did not cooperate.”
NHTSA complaint #10089084, filed 2004-08, 6,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
90% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,000 and 23,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 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…
- 04V087000Feb 18, 2004Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Fleetwood Discovery 2004, Bounder 2004, Providence 2004 +3 more
On certain motor homes equipped with polar mach and polar cub air conditioners, the solar panel rubber well nuts could fracture the plastic shroud in the immediate area of the attachment hole.
Recall details for the 2004 Fleetwood Discovery → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2004 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 2004 Fleetwood Discovery have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2004 Fleetwood Discovery as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Fleetwood Discovery is reported most often?
Visibility is named most often, in 10 complaints (83% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2004 Fleetwood Discovery been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 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 Discovery reported?
Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 13,500 miles and the middle half falls between 6,000 and 23,000 miles; 90% 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.