2003 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 18,150miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 8campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2003 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by equipment (1) and body and structure (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 18,150 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the lamp filed under the same part. Equipment complaints overlap with 4 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.
- Brakes4 67%
- Equipment1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Dt: the contact complained about brake failure while traveling out of town. He took the vehicle to a service dealer, who informed him of NHTSA campaign 03v092000, concerning service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake warning. . The dealer was only able to offer a temporary repair because of parts availability. The contact took vehicle to local service dealer, and was awaiting a complete brake repair. His primary concern was that he did not receive a recall notice by mail.”
NHTSA complaint #10144583, filed 2005-12, 22,600 milesEquipment: “Customer states that they had to pay out of pocket for recall repair and is asking for advice to get reimbursement from dometic**cc the consumer stated in his opinion, the kit for the recall was not a correction for the defect, it was merely putting a metal box around the danger area with a thermo-coupler to turn off the gas if it starts a fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10191099, filed 2007-05Body and structure: “2003 Gulf Stream mh sunvoyager 36ft. 5000lb receiver ripped loose from extension of workhorse w22 chassis 125 mi so of fort nelson,bc on 7/1/05. Towing a 2004 honda crv(3400lbs). Extension framing ripped on left side like a piece of paper and partially ripped on right side. Crv was nearly completely separated from tow vehicle. Breakaway system would be useless because it was tied to receiver. Only pure luck kept us from a major accident. According to weld shop owner,this was his 4th such repair in past week. …”
NHTSA complaint #10137528, filed 2005-09Mileage 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 13,700 and 22,600 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 10V584000Nov 22, 2010Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Gulf Stream Sun Voyager 2003–2010, Independence 2000–2010, Friendship 1997–2007 +7 more
Gulf stream is recalling certain recreational vehicles and fifth wheel trailers equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the…
- 09V382000Oct 1, 2009EquipmentCovers: Gulf Stream Sun Voyager 2002–2003, Atrium 2002–2004, Independence 2002–2003 +4 more
Gulf stream is recalling certain motorhomes equipped with norcold model 1200lr, 1200lrim, and 1201lrim refrigerators with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607, non-consecutively. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the…
- 09V245000Jul 1, 2009Service brakes, hydraulicCovers: Gulf Stream Sun Voyager 2003–2007, Independence 2005–2008
Gulf stream is recalling 15 motorhomes equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result…
- 08V411000Aug 15, 2008Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Gulf Stream Sun Voyager 2003–2006, Independence 2003–2006, Stream Lite 2003–2006 +22 more
Gulf stream is recalling 26,847 my 2003-2006 recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an…
- 07V136000Mar 20, 2007Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Gulf Stream Sun Voyager 1997–2003, Scenic Cruiser 1997–2003, Tourmaster 1997–2003 +20 more
Certain motor homes, fifth wheel 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…
- 06V113000Apr 11, 2006Electrical systemCovers: Gulf Stream Sun Voyager 2003–2005, Independence 2003–2005, Ultra Supreme 2003–2005
Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 101 "controls and displays" and 105 "hydraulic and electric brake…
See all 8 recalls for the 2003 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2003 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager.
Other model years of the Gulf Stream Sun Voyager
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 9 | 8,900 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 6 | 18,150 | 8 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 5 | 23,500 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Gulf Stream Sun Voyager model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2003 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by equipment with 1.
Has the 2003 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager been recalled?
NHTSA lists 8 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 2003 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 18,150 miles and the middle half falls between 13,700 and 22,600 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.