1997 Fleetwood Terry Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 Fleetwood Terry (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1997 Fleetwood Terry. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by equipment (1) and suspension (1). Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Equipment complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign 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.
- Brakes3 50%
- Equipment1 17%
- Suspension1 17%
- Tires1 17%
Example complaints
Brakes: “While driving, the trailer's braking system failed. On investigation, the brake tensioners on all 4 wheels had fallen out of position and into the bottom of the drum. The springs were also in the bottom of the drums. One of the brake magnets was bound up in the wheel and melted down. Consumer knows of neighbor who has a similar year and model whose brakes locked up and destroyed a tire due to the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #567180, filed 2002-08Equipment: “The contact owned a 1997 Fleetwood Terry camper equipped with a dometic refrigerator, serial number unknown. While the camper was parked, the contact noticed smoke coming from the top of the refrigerator. The fire department was notified and extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The camper was destroyed. There was no failure mileage.”
NHTSA complaint #10939205, filed 2017-01Suspension: “Small section of rear leaf spring breaks, causing vehicle to shift to forward spring, the added weight causes right front trailer tire to separate and come apart. Fiberglass sidewalls are not properly attached to the trailer frame, this causes outside seal to come loose and sidewall to bulge, water enters trailer wall and causes mold to build up inside wall of 5th wheel trailer.”
NHTSA complaint #872441, filed 2000-10Tires: “Goodyear marathon tires model# st225/75r15 keep blowing out while driving. Manufacturer is aware, and has replaced the tires on this vehicle. But, keeps selling the old tires to other consumers. Asking NHTSA to look into this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #849434, filed 1999-09Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 07V120000Mar 19, 2007Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Fleetwood Terry 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 1997 Fleetwood Terry → · 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 Terry
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 9 | 25,000 | 9 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 9 | — | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 6 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Fleetwood Terry model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 Fleetwood Terry have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1997 Fleetwood Terry as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1997 Fleetwood Terry is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by equipment with 1.
Has the 1997 Fleetwood Terry been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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.