2003 National RV Dolphin Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 9,036miles, 8 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 National RV Dolphin (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2003 National RV Dolphin. The part named most often is brakes, with 5 complaints (56% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and fuel system (1). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 9,036 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Brakes5 56%
- Electrical system2 22%
- Fuel system1 11%
- Body and structure1 11%
Example complaints
Brakes: “While traveling at highway speed without any indication vehicle caught on fire. The vehicle was nine weeks old when the vehicle caught on fire. The source of the fire was a flammable fluid. There was a liquid trail about one foot wide and 100 yards long on the road which lead up to the motorhome. It was difficult to determine the exact cause of the fire. The failure was narrowed down to either the transmission or the brake line.”
NHTSA complaint #10022797, filed 2003-06, 3,073 milesElectrical system: “The PCM/TCM fuse blew when accelerating at low speeds. This caused engine failure, which resulted in the vehicle stalling while driving. Dealership replaced the fuse 3 times, but the problem continued. The cause of the failure was undetermined. Incident was traced to a chaffed wire on a metal clamp within engine compartment.”
NHTSA complaint #10034248, filed 2003-09, 587 milesFuel system: “- the contact stated that the fuel line on the 2003 Dolphin lx motor home started leaking gas above the fuel tank. The contact has the fuel tank and the repair invoices. The contact also had the fuel tank with the cracks in it. Updated 02/22/07.”
NHTSA complaint #10180831, filed 2007-01, 37,000 milesBody and structure: “The consumer indicated that due to the angle of the front windshield, sun light reflected on the windshield which caused a glare in the exterior rear view mirror. This resulted in poor or no visibility.”
NHTSA complaint #10071963, filed 2004-05, 2,364 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,070 and 15,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 07V230000Jun 4, 2007Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: National RV Dolphin 1997–2003, SEA Breeze 1997–2003, Tradewinds 1997–2003 +11 more
Certain motor homes 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 present.
Recall details for the 2003 National RV Dolphin → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2003 National RV Dolphin.
Other model years of the National RV Dolphin
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 9,542 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 9 | 9,036 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All National RV Dolphin model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 National RV Dolphin have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2003 National RV Dolphin as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 National RV Dolphin is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 5 complaints (56% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 2003 National RV Dolphin been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2003 National RV Dolphin reported?
Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 9,036 miles and the middle half falls between 3,070 and 15,000 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.