1999 Newmar Dutch Star Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 13%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 Newmar Dutch Star, 13% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,600 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.
“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“The contact owns a 1999 Newmar Dutch Star. The contact took the vehicle to the service center for regular preventive maintenance, and also because he noticed the shut off switch for the electrical system malfunctioned. The service center stated that a fire previously occurred because the wiring melted. The contact did not smell anything burning nor did he see any flames. He did not know when the fire occurred. The current and failure mileages were 70,000. The consumer stated the damage was located at the rear compartment. Updated 05/21/07.”
NHTSA complaint #10189367, filed 2007-05, 70,000 miles“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 2000-11Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Newmar Dutch Star
10 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Newmar Dutch Star
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.
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