1997 Fleetwood Southwind Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 50%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Fleetwood Southwind, 50% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The automatic park brake came on while driving and would not release when placed in reverse. A new part was placed on the vehicle, but problem still exists. There were times where the vehicle was warmed and would not go into gear and the brake would not release.”
NHTSA complaint #10089421, filed 2004-09, 15,000 miles“Automatic park brake did not engage, and the emergency parking brake did not prevent the vehicle from rolling from an incline. Vehicle was back and forth to the dealer on several occasions, but problem recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10080076, filed 2004-06, 85,000 miles“The autopark brake and manual park brake have failed several times allowing motorhome to drift (one time hitting another ) .last time 7/16/03. This is the second time I have reported this to you!”
NHTSA complaint #10033036, filed 2003-08, 52,500 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 25% |
| 2004 | 6 | 46% |
| 2003 | 16 | 67% |
| 2000 | 2 | 25% |
| 1999 | 2 | 29% |
| 1997 | 4 | 50% |
| 1996 | 2 | 18% |
| 1995 | 3 | 20% |
| 1994 | 6 | 67% |
| 1993 | 3 | 60% |
| 1991 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1997 Fleetwood Southwind
← All problems reported for the 1997 Fleetwood Southwind
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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