Newmar Dutch Star Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 141 consumer complaints across the 11 model years of the Newmar Dutch Star (1998–2021) that have at least 5 complaints. 2000 has the most, with 33. Across all years, the part named most often is tires (36 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Dutch Star model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | — | 13 | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 6 | 1,250 | 10 | 11 | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 23 | 3,000 | 11 | 14 | — | Falling |
| 2018 | 16 | 8,250 | 15 | 22 | — | Falling |
| 2017 | 6 | 16,500 | 18 | 32 | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 5 | 3,500 | 11 | 27 | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 5 | 4,635 | 9 | 6 | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 8 | 48,023 | 8 | 1 | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 33 | 23,600 | 8 | 1 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1999 | 23 | 42,100 | 6 | 2 | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 10 | 40,692 | 6 | 2 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Tires36 29%
- Engine19 15%
- Electrical system17 13%
- Other or unknown16 13%
- Exterior lighting11 8.7%
- Fuel system10 7.9%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)9 7.1%
- Steering8 6.3%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2019: “While driving motorhome got flashing check engine light and def warning message. Stopped vehicle and called spartan (the chassis manufacture) was told to not drive vehicle as the def head had failed and a replacement was needed. Scheduled replacement work. Vehicle had 3,000 miles on it when this happened. I was told that the vehicle would be limited to 5mph is I attempt to drive it further.”
NHTSA complaint #11362911, filed 2020-10, 3,000 miles2020: “I was unable to dim the dash cluster lights below 100% brightness using the manufacturer supplied dimming controls. I attempted adjustments while driving at night on a freeway with the headlights on, while parked in a rest area with the engine running and headlights on and off, and with the ignition on accessory without the engine running. This creates dangerous bright glare to the drivers eyes making driving very difficult at night.”
NHTSA complaint #11387122, filed 2021-01, 1,250 miles2018: “The frameless windows, usually the vent portion has separated from the dual panes. The seals come apart causing the outer pane to be able to separate from the inner pane. This could separate while driving down the road. I have been fortunate so far as I have noticed the problem before driving. This has happened 5 times to date on several windows. The vehicle was stationary when I noticed all separated panes. Recurring problem since purchased new 08/03/2018”
NHTSA complaint #11399527, filed 2021-03, 11,000 milesOther Newmar models
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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. Methodology