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2021 Newmar Dutch Star Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
13campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Newmar Dutch Star (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2021 Newmar Dutch Star. The part named most often is steering, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by wheels (2) and brakes (1). NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns and 15 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins 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

Steering: “My Newmar motorhome has 20,000 miles on it. When driving on the highway the steering intermittantly gets about 60% harder to steer for approximately 20 minutes then goes back to normal. It happens repeatedly and regardless of whether you are turning or going straight. Last week the problem became much worse. More importantly I was exiting the highway and the steering wheel turned by itself back to center while I was turning! Thank god I was moving slowly and was able to stop. I turned the motorhome engine off and restarted it and the steering was operational again. …”

NHTSA complaint #11621192, filed 2024-10

Wheels: “Tire Pressure Monitor System stops working after 1 to 2 hours and shows all tires at 401 degrees F and 136 PSI. At this point there is no warning if a tire loses pressure or overheats which could lead to a blowout and accident.”

NHTSA complaint #11489742, filed 2022-10

Brakes: “Last week I had the air dryer filter replaced at Colton Truck Terminal in Colton Ca. Subsequently, I did the complete 7 step air brake system check and discovered that during total loss of air pressure , the emergency brakes would not auto apply. I replaced the dash hand valve and the problem still persists, so I installed the original valve and took the coach back to Colton Truck Terminal to diagnose the problem. Attached is the paper work from Colton Truck Terminal diagnosing the issue and the correction of that issue. Also on that paperwork is the vehicle information. …”

NHTSA complaint #11627009, filed 2024-11

Engine: “I recently purchased a 2021 Newmar Dutchstar Motorhome, and took delivery recently. The Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sensor failed in less than 3,000 miles. As a newbie in the motorhome world, I was stunned and very disappointed that this failure occurred so quickly, and also with the ramifications of the failure. When DEF sensors fail the engine can go into derate state which can cause my coach to move at a maximum of 5 mph in less than a couple hundred miles, and then the engine SHUTS DOWN. …”

NHTSA complaint #11424982, filed 2021-07

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

202120222202320242
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 13 recalls for the 2021 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. 15 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 15 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 2021 Newmar Dutch Star have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2021 Newmar Dutch Star as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2021 Newmar Dutch Star is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by wheels with 2.

Has the 2021 Newmar Dutch Star been recalled?

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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.