2002 Newmar Kountry Star Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 8campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Newmar Kountry Star (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2002 Newmar Kountry Star. The part named most often is tires, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by equipment (2) and electrical 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 20,000 miles. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Tires complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part. Equipment complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns 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.
- Tires4 57%
- Equipment2 29%
- Electrical system1 14%
Example complaints
Tires: “Consumer received recall 04v037000 concerning tires: consumer was waiting since february of 2004 to get recall repairs done. Dealer continued to give the consumer a run around. Michelin, xza, 275/70r 22.5. The service dealer attempted to fix the problem, but there was no success. The rv was built on a freightliner chassis equipped michelin tires.”
NHTSA complaint #10087362, filed 2004-08, 20,000 milesEquipment: “On december 29, 2008 I received a recall notice from the Newmar corp. Concerning my dometic refrigerator in my 2002 Newmar Kountry Star 5th wheel camper. I contacted dometic the same day and they schedule a local rv service company to look at performing this recall and installing a part to prevent fires. Yesterday, february 12, 2009 I received a call from the rv dealer service manager and he advised me that my dometic refrigerator cooling unit has failed and I need to replace it at a cost of $700 to as high as $1000.00. …”
NHTSA complaint #10258572, filed 2009-02Electrical system: “Primary battery cable grounded into turbo. Not properly anchored or routed. Ruined starter ,batteries. Cables were rerouted by a freightliner service garage anchored starter cable replaced. I recommended to Newmar that a recall be issued and asked to be reimbursed for my damage. I was informed that it was their opinion the cables were adequately secured and no further action was necessary and closed the issue. We lost a propane facility in lubbock,tx to fire last year whether they identified the ignition source or not I don't know . …”
NHTSA complaint #10212208, filed 2007-12, 25,160 milesMileage 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 16,210 and 25,160 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 17V809000Dec 15, 2017EquipmentCovers: Newmar Kountry Star 1995–2008, 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…
- 09V217000Jun 11, 2009Service brakes, hydraulicCovers: Newmar Kountry Star 2001–2006, Mountain Aire 2001–2004, Scottsdale 2003–2006 +3 more
Newmar is recalling 2,578 motorhomes equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in…
- 08V025000Jan 24, 2008Vehicle speed controlCovers: Newmar Kountry Star 1994–2003, Kountry Aire 1994–2003, Dutch Star 1994–2003 +2 more
On certain class a motor homes constructed on ford f-53ty1 and p131 motor home chassis and equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
- 07V075000Mar 5, 2007Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Newmar Kountry Star 1997–2003, Kountry Aire 1997–2003, Dutch Star 1997–2003 +5 more
Certain class a and diesel pusher motor homes and fifth wheel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an…
- 05V391000Sep 8, 2005Wheels › RimCovers: Newmar Kountry Star 2002–2003, Mountain Aire 2002
On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with tredit wheels, the rims may have poor weld quality and insufficient press fit between the wheel rim and disc.
- 04V037000Jan 28, 2004TiresCovers: Newmar Kountry Star 2001–2002, Dutch Star 1997–2000
On certain motor homes built on spartan/freightliner chassis and equipped with michelin 255/80r22.5 xrv tires, the cords can fatigue if the tires are overloaded or underinflated.
See all 8 recalls for the 2002 Newmar Kountry 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. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10034235Apr 30, 2010Seat belts. Newmar corp.: failed amsafe seat belts being returned to newmar for warranty coverage. Please note that when changing out warranty amsafe seat belts, both harness strap with clip and buckle portion…
Other model years of the Newmar Kountry Star
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 6 | 30,000 | 9 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 6 | 11,115 | 10 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 7 | 20,000 | 8 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 8 | 12,552 | 7 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Newmar Kountry Star model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Newmar Kountry Star have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2002 Newmar Kountry Star as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Newmar Kountry Star is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by equipment with 2.
Has the 2002 Newmar Kountry Star been recalled?
NHTSA lists 8 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 2002 Newmar Kountry Star reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 20,000 miles and the middle half falls between 16,210 and 25,160 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.