2001 National RV Marlin Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 National RV Marlin (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2001 National RV Marlin. The part named most often is tires, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by equipment (1) and other or unknown (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Tires complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part. Equipment 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.
- Tires4 44%
- Equipment1 11%
- Other or unknown1 11%
- Body and structure1 11%
- Suspension1 11%
Example complaints
Tires: “I own a national Marlin rv after I purchased it I noticed that it had 235/80/r22.5 michelin on the rear and 265/80/r22.5 toyo on the front in 11/02 I had a blowout on the rear and in 01/03 I had another blowout on the rear the second blowout was when I was on the highway and it caused damage to my fender and battery compartment and nearly caused an accident the mechanic who fixed the flat told me to go to tci tire center bill lathrop told me that I will always have problems with the tires because the larger tires on the front causes the rv to be unlevel and shifts the weight distribution to…”
NHTSA complaint #10025239, filed 2003-07, 6,500 milesEquipment: “The contact owns a dometic refrigerator, model number ndr1292 (na). The refrigerator leaked ammonia for several months and was replaced. The manufacturer stated that the model was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 06e076000 (equipment:recreational vehicle). The consumer stated he does not have the motorhome. Updated”
NHTSA complaint #10215700, filed 2008-01Body and structure: “Rust on the under carriage of their motor home. Consumer states that they were going to do the repair themselves because dealer wouldn't help. When consumer was under the vehicle he noticed the entire under frame was rusted.”
NHTSA complaint #10209408, filed 2007-11Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,500 and 6,500 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 Marlin 2001–2002, SEA Breeze 1997–2003, Dolphin 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.
- 01V203000Jun 15, 2001TiresCovers: National RV Marlin 2001, Tradewinds LTC 2001, Tradewinds 2001
Vehicle description: certain motor homes do not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars." the front axle weight rating (fawr) is inadequate.
Recall details for the 2001 National RV Marlin → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2001 National RV Marlin.
Other model years of the National RV Marlin
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 9 | 5,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All National RV Marlin model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 National RV Marlin have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2001 National RV Marlin as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 National RV Marlin is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by equipment with 1.
Has the 2001 National RV Marlin been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 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 National RV Marlin reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,000 miles and the middle half falls between 2,500 and 6,500 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 30, 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.