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Newmar Dutch StarModel year report

2018 Newmar Dutch Star Problems

Complaints
16filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
8,250miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
15campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Newmar Dutch Star (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2018 Newmar Dutch Star. The part named most often is engine, with 8 complaints (50% of the total), followed by body and structure (4) and other or unknown (3). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 8,250 miles. NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns and 22 technical service bulletins for this model year. 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.

Example complaints

Engine: “Def system for diesel engine started to fail causing reduction in performance of motor home. If I had not been able to get directly to a freightliner service center, I would have ended up on the interstate able to go only five miles per hour and needing to be towed. This is an on going known problem with these engines manufactured by cummins. This particular part is failing on a regular basis across many chassis makers causing a potential danger to the owners of these coaches. The particular part is called a def head that regulates and meters the pollution reducing def fluid. …”

NHTSA complaint #11354474, filed 2020-09, 10,000 miles

Body and structure: “The frameless windows, usually the vent portion has separated from the dual panes. The seals come apart causing the outer pane to be able to separate from the inner pane. This could separate while driving down the road. I have been fortunate so far as I have noticed the problem before driving. This has happened 5 times to date on several windows. The vehicle was stationary when I noticed all separated panes. Recurring problem since purchased new 08/03/2018”

NHTSA complaint #11399527, filed 2021-03, 11,000 miles

Other or unknown: “Since purchasing this RV new, I have had the DEF Head fail twice. 1st time was Sep 2019 with a mileage of 14066 and the 2nd time was April 2021 with a mileage of 16018. Both times DEF Header Assemblies were replaced. When these fail the motor can de-rate at any time. Very dangerous when traveling down the highway. Both times the low DEF warning and check engine lights came on.”

NHTSA complaint #11425316, filed 2021-07

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “The driver's windsheild wiper does not contact the glass except at the very top for the last 30% of the stroke leaveing the portion directly in front of the driver without the needed view. Newmar replaced the wiper blade, but still have the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11128274, filed 2018-09, 6,500 miles

Mileage 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 6,500 and 10,000 miles.

50%0–1050%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 8,250 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2018202020219202220232024
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

See all 15 recalls for the 2018 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. 22 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 22 bulletins →

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 2018 Newmar Dutch Star have?

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2018 Newmar Dutch Star as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2018 Newmar Dutch Star is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 8 complaints (50% of the total), followed by body and structure with 4.

Has the 2018 Newmar Dutch Star been recalled?

NHTSA lists 15 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 2018 Newmar Dutch Star reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 8,250 miles and the middle half falls between 6,500 and 10,000 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.