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Newmar Dutch StarModel year report

1999 Newmar Dutch Star Problems

Complaints
23filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
42,100miles, 10 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Newmar Dutch Star (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 1999 Newmar Dutch Star. The part named most often is tires, with 10 complaints (43% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and engine cooling (2). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 70% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 42,100 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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.

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.

Example complaints

Tires: “Consumer received recall 04v037000 concerning tire failure. Before recall repairs were performed sidewall and tread blew out, causing considerable damage to the fender and wheels. Dealer felt that they were responsible for the tires, but not for the damage to the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10064627, filed 2004-03, 45,000 miles

Electrical system: “Driving on I-90 in some rainy weather, error code light came on. I stopped checked all fluid levels & continued on. A few hours later the engine began to increase in speed on its own .RPM's were at 2000 & the coach was almost impossible to stop. The chassis connector ( connects coach to engine and electronic control module) filled with water and caused shorts,crosses,and grounds in the wiring and caused the motorhome to increase in speed on its own. The brakes were hot and smoking when we finally got stopped. …”

NHTSA complaint #10138940, filed 2005-10, 69,199 miles

Engine cooling: “The contact stated while driving 50 MPH on wet roads in the rain, moisture was picked up through the intake manifold. The vehicle partially lost power, but kept moving. The vehicle was not seen by a dealer. Prior to this incident, the air intake tube had been replaced by a service dealer due to the same issue, but the problems persisted. The manufacturer was contacted, who stated that the contact had the most up to date fix for this problem, and that it should not have recurred a second time.”

NHTSA complaint #10175590, filed 2006-12, 39,200 miles

Fuel system: “While driving long distance vehicle stalled unexpectedly, losing all power steering and brakes, which could have causeda crash. Took to dealer. Dealer said it was due to the fuel filter. However, this problem occurred 12 times, and replaced fuel filter 10 times, but problem was reoccurring. The motor stops running while under motion when water gets in the fuel filter causing brake and steering loss. It takes only a teaspoon of water to clog this filter.”

NHTSA complaint #874375, filed 2000-11

Mileage when problems were reported

70% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 23,379 and 69,199 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (10 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 42,100 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

200020022004920062019
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1999 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.

Other model years of the Newmar Dutch Star

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20216—13———Not enough data
202061,25010———Not enough data
2019233,00011———Falling
2018168,25015———Falling
2017616,50018———Not enough data
201553,50011———Not enough data
200554,6359———Not enough data
2001848,0238———Not enough data
20003323,6008——Not compared (before 2008)Rising
19992342,1006———Stable
19981040,6926———Not enough data

All Newmar Dutch Star model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Newmar Dutch Star have?

NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 1999 Newmar Dutch Star as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1999 Newmar Dutch Star is reported most often?

Tires is named most often, in 10 complaints (43% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.

Has the 1999 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 1999 Newmar Dutch Star reported?

Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 42,100 miles and the middle half falls between 23,379 and 69,199 miles; 70% 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.