2001 Fleetwood Wilderness Problems
- Complaints
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 6,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Fleetwood Wilderness (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2001 Fleetwood Wilderness. The part named most often is equipment, with 6 complaints (50% of the total), followed by suspension (3) and body and structure (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 6,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Equipment complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns 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.
- Equipment6 50%
- Suspension3 25%
- Body and structure2 17%
- Tires1 8.3%
Example complaints
Equipment: “I have a 2001 Fleetwood Wilderness travel trailer with a dometic refrigerator model number rm 2652 that had stopped working suddenly. When it was switched over to gas operation the refrig. Caught on fire. We were able to get it put out before it did any major damage to the travel trailer. The unit then proceed to spill large amounts of a yellow oily liquid inside the camper. There was a very strong ammonia smell after the fire. We later learned of a recall # 06e076000 on this model refrig. By dometic for this very reason, a fire hazard that my mom saw in the highways magazine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10177879, filed 2007-01Suspension: “While driving between 45 to 50 MPH leaf spring bracket broke. As result, it caused driver's rear tire to blow out. Fleetwood was notified. The consumer stated that the tires were badly worn out due to rubbing against the frame of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10089175, filed 2004-09, 6,000 milesBody and structure: “Metal fatigue and failure of the frame on my 2001 Fleetwood Wilderness trailer. The frame in the area of the rear support bracket for one of the wheel springs developed stress cracks which resulted in destruction of the frame at the point of attachment of the bracket. This section of the frame completely tore loose and left the bracket hanging and no longer connected to the trailer. Further inspection revealed stress cracks at two other points in the main support member of the trailer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10156666, filed 2006-05Tires: “After traveling 45 thousand miles travel trailer steel had sepaparated and left spring was broken. Manufacturer was contacted and stated that water may be in tires which was causing this defect. Trailer was serviceed, and technician did notice water in tires which caused hard vibration. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #894951, filed 2001-08Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,000 and 6,000 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 Wilderness 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…
- 03V452000Nov 4, 2003Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Fleetwood Wilderness 2000–2004, Tioga 2000–2004, Bounder 2000–2004 +17 more
On certain travel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these ovens were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause…
- 01V219000Jun 26, 2001Structure › Frame and membersCovers: Fleetwood Wilderness 2001, Prowler 2001, Terry 2001 +1 more
Vehicle description: travel trailers equipped with the bedroom slide option #966. These travel trailers can experience towing instability at speeds in excess of 55 mph.
Recall details for the 2001 Fleetwood Wilderness → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2001 Fleetwood Wilderness.
Other model years of the Fleetwood Wilderness
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6 | 4,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 10 | 10,000 | 9 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 7 | 5,500 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 12 | 6,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 6 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Fleetwood Wilderness model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Fleetwood Wilderness have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2001 Fleetwood Wilderness as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Fleetwood Wilderness is reported most often?
Equipment is named most often, in 6 complaints (50% of the total), followed by suspension with 3.
Has the 2001 Fleetwood Wilderness been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 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 2001 Fleetwood Wilderness reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 6,000 miles and the middle half falls between 6,000 and 6,000 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 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.