1998 Fleetwood Tioga Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 17,000miles, 4 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 1998 Fleetwood Tioga (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1998 Fleetwood Tioga. The part named most often is tires, with 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and vehicle speed control (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 17,000 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Tires 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.
- Tires4 50%
- Electrical system2 25%
- Air bags1 13%
- Brakes1 13%
- Fuel system1 13%
- Steering1 13%
- Suspension1 13%
Example complaints
Tires: “I was traveling on my second trip after purchasing a 1998 Tioga Fleetwood class c motorhome. Heard a clicking sound and immediately the rear right inside dual tire exploded and blew out my storage compartment, broke my step, severed the propane line and blew off and twisted the tail pipe. Contents of the storage compartment was deposited over the highway on !-5 just south of longview, wa. This is not the first incident. While traveling on our first trip to california I had a blowout of the left inside dual tire. This was just a month ago. Same thing, but no damage to the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10096091, filed 2004-10, 17,000 milesElectrical system: “The contact owns a 1998 Fleetwood Tioga. The contacts vehicle was repaired under recall # 06v286000 (vehicle speed control), which caused the speedometer to fail. The contact called the dealer and was told that they only replaced a wire, which should not have caused the failure. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the only way the speedometer could be repaired was to replace the dash assembly. The current and failure mileages were 17,000. The consumer stated there are constant problems with the cab battery. …”
NHTSA complaint #10194246, filed 2007-06, 17,000 milesVehicle speed control: “The contact owns a 1998 Fleetwood Tioga. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control in august of 2007. He notified ford on several occasions and they stated that the parts were on back order and did not know when they would be available. The deactivation switch was disconnected by an authorized dealer. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 27,000. Updated 02-14-08 the consumer stated the recall number for the defect was 05s28. Updated 02/14/08”
NHTSA complaint #10215998, filed 2008-01Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 17,000 and 17,000 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 Tioga 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…
- 00V104000Apr 10, 2000Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tireCovers: Fleetwood Tioga 1996–2000, Jamboree 1996–2000, Montara 1996–1997
Vehicle description: class c motor homes equipped with a spare wheel . This wheel has insufficient weight carrying capacity when matched to a maximum loaded tire. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor…
Recall details for the 1998 Fleetwood Tioga → · 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 Tioga
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7 | — | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 11 | 22,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 8 | 17,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 14 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Fleetwood Tioga model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Fleetwood Tioga have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1998 Fleetwood Tioga as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Fleetwood Tioga is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 1998 Fleetwood Tioga 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 1998 Fleetwood Tioga reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 17,000 miles and the middle half falls between 17,000 and 17,000 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.