2004 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 8,900miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 5campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2004 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by visibility (2) and equipment (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 8,900 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes 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.
- Brakes4 44%
- Equipment1 11%
- Exterior lighting1 11%
- Suspension1 11%
Example complaints
Brakes: “On 7/15/2009 after leaving lima, mt on our way to basin mt, I noticed brakes seemed to be grabbing, so made sure to downshift on all hills. As we pulled into campground at basin, heard metal to metal on brakes. Assuming new brake pads needed, ordered them from nearest workhorse dealer in great falls, mt, drove 130 miles; paid for them and returned. Pulled front left wheel & discovered rotor was cracked on outboard rotor surface. Pulled front right wheel and found rotor cracked in two places on outside surface. …”
NHTSA complaint #10280097, filed 2009-08, 39,876 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “My vehicle has a windsheild leak that allows water to run down the inside of the windshield when in rainy conditions. This condition blurs and obstructs vision in the vehicle. The manufacturer has attempted repair but the problem persists. I have discovered that most of these vehicles have the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10125708, filed 2005-06, 4,500 milesEquipment: “My 2004 Gulf Stream motor vehicle purchased new from la mesa rv has a water heater installed without an access panel. Gulf stream insists that this is not their responsibility. The mfg., suburban installation instructions specify an access. Gulf stream says it is necessary to pull the water heater for access. Two different repair facilities which I have visited also think this is a serious error on gulf streams part.”
NHTSA complaint #10153892, filed 2006-03, 10,000 milesExterior lighting: “1. The 1157 taillight bulbs generate enough heat to melt the tail light housing assembly and the bulb falls out resulting in no tail lights, turn signals, or brake lights. 2. No tail lights, turn signals, or brake lights. Has occurred on both sides. 3. Temporarily taped the bulb holder into the housing to prevent it from falling out until could reach destination. Failed parts are available.”
NHTSA complaint #10249976, filed 2008-11, 8,900 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 4,500 and 10,000 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 04V380000Aug 3, 2004Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Gulf Stream Sun Voyager 2004–2005, Atrium Special Edition 2004–2005, Friendship 2004–2005 +3 more
On certain motor homes built with dewalt/power gear hydraulic hoses used for the slide-out rooms and leveling jacks, the crimping process for attaching the hose fitting to the end of the hydraulic hose was performed improperly.
Recall details for the 2004 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2004 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 2004 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2004 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by visibility with 2.
Has the 2004 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager been recalled?
NHTSA lists 5 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 2004 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 8,900 miles and the middle half falls between 4,500 and 10,000 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.