1998 Fleetwood Southwind Problems
- Complaints
- 13filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 16,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Fleetwood Southwind (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1998 Fleetwood Southwind. The part named most often is suspension, with 4 complaints (31% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and other or unknown (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 16,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin 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.
- Suspension4 31%
- Fuel system2 15%
- Other or unknown2 15%
- Electrical system1 7.7%
- Equipment1 7.7%
- Steering1 7.7%
- Body and structure1 7.7%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “Tank developed leak at seam. Repair shop reported replacing several fuel tanks under warranty on this model in previous years. Appears to be prevelant problem with design.”
NHTSA complaint #755759, filed 2001-12Other or unknown: “While usig rv generator c0 detector alrm goes off while cooking/sleeping/ watching tv, or any unrelated activity. Has taken vehicle to dealer several times, can not find problem, called manufacturer, and can not explain problem.”
NHTSA complaint #876559, filed 2000-12Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 16,000 and 16,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 07V120000Mar 19, 2007Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Fleetwood Southwind 1997–2004, Bounder 1997–2004, Discovery 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…
Recall details for the 1998 Fleetwood Southwind → · 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 Southwind
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8 | 20,000 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 13 | 14,194 | 8 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 24 | 25,000 | 8 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 8 | 14,250 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 7 | 28,177 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 13 | 16,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 8 | 53,750 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 11 | 40,690 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 15 | 76,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 9 | 23,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 6 | 25,632 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Fleetwood Southwind model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Fleetwood Southwind have?
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1998 Fleetwood Southwind as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Fleetwood Southwind is reported most often?
Suspension is named most often, in 4 complaints (31% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.
Has the 1998 Fleetwood Southwind been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign 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 Southwind reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 16,000 miles and the middle half falls between 16,000 and 16,000 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 29, 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.