1999 Fleetwood Southwind Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 28,177miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Fleetwood Southwind (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1999 Fleetwood Southwind. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and body and structure (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 28,177 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin 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 43%
- Brakes2 29%
- Body and structure2 29%
- Engine cooling1 14%
- Equipment1 14%
- Exterior lighting1 14%
- Fuel system1 14%
- Other or unknown1 14%
Also reported: Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Prior to recall notification (00v-086) the motorhome had continued problems with formaldehyde and carbon monoxide fumes entering the vehicle which has caused severe headaches and problems to the consumer that has required hospital treatment, several repair attempts, however the problems are continuing, recall 00v-086 was completed however the problems continued.(attorney for consumer)”
NHTSA complaint #556720, filed 2000-10Brakes: “I have a 1999 Fleetwood 35' rv with auto park. While returning from a trip--the auto park light and the brake light both came on--we stopped immediately and checked things out--there was no fire--but avery strong smell of something burning--we later found out it was the auto park brake pads. …”
NHTSA complaint #10280684, filed 2009-08, 28,177 milesMileage 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 28,177 and 28,177 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…
- 00V086000Mar 21, 2000Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipeCovers: Fleetwood Southwind 1999–2000, Pace Arrow Vision 1999
Vehicle description: class a motor homes. The generator exhaust gases can accumulate beneath the slide out portion of the motor home and can seep into the vehicle interior.
Recall details for the 1999 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 1999 Fleetwood Southwind have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1999 Fleetwood Southwind as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Fleetwood Southwind is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 1999 Fleetwood Southwind 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 1999 Fleetwood Southwind reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 28,177 miles and the middle half falls between 28,177 and 28,177 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 30, 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.