2015 Newmar Dutch Star Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 3,500miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 111 do-not-drive
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Newmar Dutch Star (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2015 Newmar Dutch Star. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine (1) and fuel system (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns (1 marked do-not-drive) and 27 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the cables and 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine 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 system2 40%
- Engine1 20%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Other or unknown1 20%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Vehicle was sitting in dealer's lot and caught fire in the middle of the night. Investigation by fire marshall, and subsequent insurance adjusters believe this loss to be due to an electrical problem in the coach. The coach has been deemed a total loss...updated 10-20/15 updated 12/4/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10735331, filed 2015-07, 2,235 milesEngine: “I was driving home this weekend in my motorhome and noticed smoke coming out of rear of vehicle. I thought we were on fire. Fortunately I was able to get off the road and no injuries occurred. However, there will be many injuries if this problem is not recalled. The vehicle has a Cummins ISL Diesel motor. Vehicle has 33K miles. The #1 fuel injector line fails. If you look online this has happened many of times. Cummins also has a TSB for failure. Also, the revised part comes with a new bracket to prevent future failure. So Cummins is aware of problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11435626, filed 2021-10Other or unknown: “When I enter my VIN, your site says that one or more parameters are invalid . I've used the site before, and the VIN is valid. When I put in the VIN, it says 17/17 at the end (indicating that all 17 characters were entered).”
NHTSA complaint #11084662, filed 2018-04Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,235 and 24,569 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- SteeringCovers: Newmar Dutch Star 2014–2016
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured from June 5, 2014, through October 16, 2015, and built on a Freightliner chassis. In the affected vehicles, the steering box may have been manufactured…
- 18V245000Apr 18, 2018Exterior lighting › HeadlightsCovers: Newmar Dutch Star 2013–2017, London Aire 2015–2016, Ventana 2016–2017
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Newmar Ventana, 2015-2016 Newmar London Aire, and 2013-2017 Newmar Dutch Star motorhomes. When switching from using the low beam headlights to the high beam headlights, the low beam headlights go out…
- 18V198000Mar 27, 2018Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connectionsCovers: Newmar Dutch Star 2011–2017, Ventana 2014–2017, Mountain Aire 2011–2014
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Newmar Ventana, 2011-2017 Newmar Dutch Star, and 2011-2014 Newmar Mountain Aire vehicles, built on Freightliner XBR chassis and equipped with Cummins ISL engines. The power steering hose on the…
- 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…
- 17V497000Aug 9, 2017Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › CablesCovers: Newmar Dutch Star 2014–2017, Mountain Aire 2014
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2014 Moutain Aire and 2014-2017 Dutch Star recreational vehicles built on Freightliner XCR chassis manufactured by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). These chassis have a battery cable mounting bracket may…
- 17V420000Jun 30, 2017Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Newmar Dutch Star 2014–2018, Ventana 2015–2017
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Newmar Dutch Star and 2015-2017 Newmar Ventana motorhomes. In the affected motorhomes, the driver side and passenger side powered night shades can be lowered by using the remote when the ignition is…
See all 11 recalls for the 2015 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. 27 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10205733Jan 3, 2022Equipment. Check for proper torque of all mounting bolts on all electric slideout motors. If any bolt is under- torqued, remove the bolt, and add blue LOCTITE® thread sealant to the bolt threads. If there is…
- 10205732Jan 3, 2022Equipment. Check for proper torque of all mounting bolts on all electric slideout motors. If any bolt is under- torqued, remove the bolt, and add blue LOCTITE® thread sealant to the bolt threads. If there is…
- 10153541Dec 18, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. Newmar has made a change to the water pump circuit fuse on certain coaches to improve customer experience. In most cases, the 10 amp fuse installed by the factory is sufficient. However, some…
- 10127600Dec 14, 2017Fuel system, Steering, Wheels. Daimler Trucks North America LLC, on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, has issued field service campaign SF546AB. In response, Newmar is publishing PIB…
- 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…
- 10121940Sep 21, 2017Engine, Electrical system. Daimler Trucks North America has issued field service campaign SF543A. In response, Newmar is publishing TSB 493. Issue: On specific vehicles equipped with Stoneridge light bar control units (LBCU)…
- 10121937Sep 20, 2017Body and structure, Electrical system, Equipment, Air bags. Daimler Trucks North America has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis (NHTSA# 17V 451). In response, Newmar has filed…
- 10117944Aug 25, 2017Equipment. Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on NHTSA Recall: Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. Issue: Certain…
- 10117945Aug 22, 2017Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system. Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on NHTSA Recall: Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. NHTSA# 15V…
- 10117934Jul 20, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. On certain motorhomes, the driver and passenger power night shades may be operated using…
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 2015 Newmar Dutch Star have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2015 Newmar Dutch Star as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2015 Newmar Dutch Star is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine with 1.
Has the 2015 Newmar Dutch Star been recalled?
NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 of them with a do-not-drive advisory. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Newmar Dutch Star reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,500 miles and the middle half falls between 2,235 and 24,569 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.