2005 Newmar Dutch Star Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 4,635miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 9campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Newmar Dutch Star (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2005 Newmar Dutch Star. The part named most often is latches, locks and linkages, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and equipment (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 4,635 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 6 technical service bulletins for this model year. Latches, locks and linkages complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 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.
- Electrical system1 20%
- Equipment1 20%
- Steering1 20%
- Tires1 20%
Example complaints
Latches, locks and linkages: “I have a Newmar rv and the doors on the storage areas on the sides can come open when driving done the road. One such door opened and hit a motorcycle parked on the side of the road. This could of been a death if the rider would of been on his bike. The company was informed and of course their reply was that this has not happened defore. There has been no repairs made and nothing said about a fix for this problem. These doors where in their locked position and looked at before driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10192456, filed 2007-06, 22,000 milesElectrical system: “Rear slide on 2005 Newmar Dutch Star retracts without warning. This has occurred twice. Luckily we or our pets were not injured. This occurred while vehicle was parked, automatic jacks were deployed, but have never worked properly since the unit was purchased new in aug 2005.”
NHTSA complaint #10154219, filed 2006-03, 6,970 milesSteering: “The contact stated while driving at various speeds there is play in the steering. This occurs without warning on normal roads. It does not occur when the vehicle is turning right or left; only when the vehicle is driven straight. The dealership inspected the vehicle and aligned the front end however, the problem still exists. The manufacturer has been alerted.”
NHTSA complaint #10149816, filed 2006-02, 1,380 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,300 and 6,970 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…
- 08V366000Jul 17, 2008Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Newmar Dutch Star 2004–2006, Kountry Star 2004–2007, Mountain Aire 2004–2007 +8 more
Newmar is recalling 772 my 2004-2005 american star, kountry aire, mountain aire, my 2003-2006 kountry star, my 2007 x-aire fifth wheel trailers; my 2007 bay star, my 2004-2007 kountry star, my 2004-2006 mountain aire, my 2003-2005 scottsdale class a motor…
- 08V015000Jan 11, 2008Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)Covers: Newmar Dutch Star 2004–2005, Mountain Aire 2004–2005, Essex 2004–2005
Certain motor home chassis built on freightliner vcl or xc chassis and equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears, these gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. This could potentially allow the recirculating balls to…
- 05V263000Jun 2, 2005Service brakes, air › SupplyCovers: Newmar Dutch Star 2003–2005, Mountain Aire 2003–2005, Essex 2003–2005 +2 more
On certain motor homes equipped with ametek ngi gauges, the air gauges are not properly calibrated and the low air warning indicator may be activated when actual air reservoir pressure readings are below the federal motor vehicle safety standard required…
See all 9 recalls for the 2005 Newmar Dutch Star → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE07061Lift assissted cargo doorsClosed · Nov 30, 2007
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. 6 on record; the latest 6 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…
- 10025861Jun 4, 2008Equipment. Newmar corporation: all motorized equipped with norcold refer. Change cooling unit heating element vendors; there is a new style electric heating element that must be used in certain new cooling…
- 10025862Jun 2, 2008Equipment. Newmar corporation: all motorized rv. A thermal limit switch is added to certain 1200 lr, 1200 lrim, and 1201 lrim refrigerators to prevent possible excess or overheating conditions in the heater…
- 10022875Dec 6, 2006Exterior lighting. Optical warning devices - turn signal stalk operation is awkward. Spartan campaign tsb06-540-0002 mh586.
- 10014722Dec 20, 2004Electrical system. Inability of the optional ems (energy management system) system to shed loads for low amperage connections. This would result in all controlled appliances to be kept on-line despite incoming…
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 2005 Newmar Dutch Star have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2005 Newmar Dutch Star as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Newmar Dutch Star is reported most often?
Latches, locks and linkages is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2005 Newmar Dutch Star been recalled?
NHTSA lists 9 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 2005 Newmar Dutch Star reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 4,635 miles and the middle half falls between 2,300 and 6,970 miles; 100% 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.