2003 National RV Dolphin Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 56%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 National RV Dolphin, 56% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“Mileage: 23640 brakes on my rv (workhorse w22 2003 chasis) locked up, overheated, and dash ABS warning light came on. Replaced left front and rear wheel sensors. Mileage: 23765 date:11-7-07 - brakes again locked up, overheated, and ABS warning light came on. Replaced ABS control module, wheel sensors, front hub seals, front brake pads, flush brake system, add new fluid, & bleed system. Mileage:31990 date:10-15-08 - front brakes dragging, overheated, ABS warning light came on. Replace front rotors, calipers, hub seals, pads, wheel sensors, flush, replace fluid, and bleed brake system. …”
NHTSA complaint #10249044, filed 2008-11, 23,640 miles“The contact owns a 2003 national Dolphin rv. The vehicle has been experiencing brake failure ever since it was purchased. The dealer repaired the front brakes under warranty. The rear brakes were also repaired. The contact received a recall notice for the brakes, but the dealer stated that his vehicle was excluded from the recall repair since the repairs were previously performed. The NHTSA campaign id number was unknown. The failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage was 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10273909, filed 2009-06, 15,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 National Rv Dolphin. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle pulled to the right. The dealer stated that the passenger side front brake was not releasing. Both front brakes were replaced. While driving 50 MPH, the brake pedal extended to the floor when depressed. The emergency brake was applied to stop the vehicle. The dealer replaced the rear brakes because the calipers overheated and became stuck. The brakes were less than 20% worn. The failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage was 32,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10200997, filed 2007-08, 15,000 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 60% |
| 2003 | 5 | 56% |
Other parts of the 2003 National RV Dolphin
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 National RV Dolphin
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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