2003 Newmar Kountry Star Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 11,115miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 10campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Newmar Kountry Star (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2003 Newmar Kountry Star. The part named most often is equipment, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and body and structure (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 11,115 miles. Of all complaints, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year. Equipment complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the caliper 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.
- Equipment3 50%
- Brakes2 33%
- Body and structure1 17%
Example complaints
Equipment: “- the contact received recall 06e076000 on dometic refridgerator rm 3862. The contact stated that he called the toll free number provided by dometic ,and that he was told that there was nothing they could do for him. The contact had unplugged the dometic refridgerator because it was not cooling, and it was leaking a yellow fluid. The contact has a 2003 Kountry Star purchased from new mar. The contacts rv was parked when the dometic stopped cooling and began leaking. The consumer stated so far the unit is working ok. Updated 03/30/07.”
NHTSA complaint #10177535, filed 2007-01Brakes: “Calipers on front and rear wheels have locked up after sitting over winter. Brakes over heated when vehicle was driven short distance in city. Will need service at my location as I will not be able to take the vehicle to a service center”
NHTSA complaint #11003443, filed 2017-07, 10,702 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,702 and 11,528 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…
- 09V324000Aug 11, 2009EquipmentCovers: Newmar Kountry Star 2003, Dutch Star 2003–2004, Kountry Aire 2003 +3 more
Newmar is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 motor homes and recreational vehicle trailers manufactured between march 5, 2002 and april 3, 2003, equipped with certain norcold refrigerators. The coolant solution in these cooling units can escape.
- 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.
See all 10 recalls for the 2003 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. 3 on record; the latest 3 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…
- 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…
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 2003 Newmar Kountry Star have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2003 Newmar Kountry Star as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Newmar Kountry Star is reported most often?
Equipment is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 2003 Newmar Kountry Star been recalled?
NHTSA lists 10 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 2003 Newmar Kountry Star reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 11,115 miles and the middle half falls between 10,702 and 11,528 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.