1998 Newmar Dutch Star Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 40,692miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 6campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Newmar Dutch Star (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1998 Newmar Dutch Star. The part named most often is tires, with 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by equipment (3) and other or unknown (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 40,692 miles. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Tires complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part. Equipment complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin 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 40%
- Equipment3 30%
- Other or unknown2 20%
- Brakes1 10%
Example complaints
Tires: “Consumer was unable to have the tire recall 04v037000 repaired because when he called the manufacturer's telephone number there was a recording that gave another telephone number to call. When the consumer called the other number it connected him to a flower shop. Also, consumer had been trying for a month to call the dealer to have recall repairs performed, but was unable to obtain the dealers telephone number.”
NHTSA complaint #10065234, filed 2004-03, 64,383 milesEquipment: “Dometic recall for refrigerator in 1998 Newmar Dutch Star rv. Consumer wants dometic to supply a new cooling unit. The rv had a cracked boiler tube which caused ammonia to leak out. The consumer learned of a recall # 08e032000.”
NHTSA complaint #10238273, filed 2008-08Brakes: “Consumer had brake problems since owning vehicle. At 17000 miles brake pads needed to be replaced and cleaned all around. At 42000 miles brake rotors/ pads/ calipers, and master cylinder had to be replaced. While driving on a mountain road brakes completely froze up on the mountain side. After about an hour the system had cooled enough for the vehicle to make the journey down the mountain.”
NHTSA complaint #10034266, filed 2003-08, 17,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 17,000 and 64,383 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 17V809000Dec 15, 2017EquipmentCovers: Newmar Dutch Star 1998–2018, Mountain Aire 1995–2018, London Aire 1995–2018 +14 more
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. A list of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V809-2309.pdf. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button…
- 16V501000Jul 5, 2016Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust systemCovers: Newmar Dutch Star 1998–2010, King Aire 2014–2015, Dutch Aire DP 2009–2010 +4 more
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1998-2010 Dutch Star, 2008 Kountry Star, 2008-2009 All Star and Ventana, 2009-2010 Dutch Aire, 2014-2015 King Aire and 2015 Essex motorhomes, built on a Spartan Motors chassis. In the affected…
- 15V829000Dec 9, 2015SteeringCovers: Newmar Dutch Star 1997–2005, Mountain Aire 1997–2005, Kountry Aire 1997–1998 +2 more
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire, 1998-1999 London Aire, 2004 Essex and 1997-1998 Kountry Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a…
- 08V025000Jan 24, 2008Vehicle speed controlCovers: Newmar Dutch Star 1994–2003, Kountry Aire 1994–2003, Mountain Aire 1994–2003 +2 more
On certain class a motor homes constructed on ford f-53ty1 and p131 motor home chassis and equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
- 07V075000Mar 5, 2007Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Newmar Dutch Star 1997–2003, Kountry Aire 1997–2003, Mountain Aire 1997–2003 +5 more
Certain class a and diesel pusher motor homes and fifth wheel trailers 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…
- 04V037000Jan 28, 2004TiresCovers: Newmar Dutch Star 1997–2000, Kountry Star 2001–2002
On certain motor homes built on spartan/freightliner chassis and equipped with michelin 255/80r22.5 xrv tires, the cords can fatigue if the tires are overloaded or underinflated.
Recall details for the 1998 Newmar Dutch Star → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10121941Sep 28, 2017Equipment. If the coach's HWH leveling system has intermittent issues when operating, check for corrosion or loose mounting bolts. Torque the mounting bolts (if needed) to 30 ft. pounds. A ground cable may…
- 10089244Jan 11, 2016Steering. Newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes built on spartan chassis. This recall is the result of information provided to newmar by…
Other model years of the Newmar Dutch Star
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | — | 13 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 6 | 1,250 | 10 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 23 | 3,000 | 11 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2018 | 16 | 8,250 | 15 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2017 | 6 | 16,500 | 18 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 5 | 3,500 | 11 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 5 | 4,635 | 9 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 8 | 48,023 | 8 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 33 | 23,600 | 8 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1999 | 23 | 42,100 | 6 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 10 | 40,692 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Newmar Dutch Star model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Newmar Dutch Star have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1998 Newmar Dutch Star as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Newmar Dutch Star is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by equipment with 3.
Has the 1998 Newmar Dutch Star been recalled?
NHTSA lists 6 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 1998 Newmar Dutch Star reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 40,692 miles and the middle half falls between 17,000 and 64,383 miles; 50% 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.