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1999 Newmar Dutch Star Engine Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
4%of 23 total for the year
Median mileage
82,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 1999 Newmar Dutch Star, 4% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 miles.

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.

“While on a downgrade with the engine brake engaged and in 4th gear, at about 1900 RPM, the side mounted fan exploded sending plastic and metal parts out the rear of the motorhome showering the vehicle being towed and another vehicle following behind. Upon inspection the fan, which is driven by a hydraulic pump, was supposed to be attached by two bolts to a cross bar between the radiator and the engine. …”

NHTSA complaint #11233258, filed 2019-07, 82,000 miles

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021117%
2019522%
2018850%
2017350%
2015120%
199914%

Other parts of the 1999 Newmar Dutch Star

Tires
10 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Wheels
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology