2002 Newmar Mountain Aire Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 11campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Newmar Mountain Aire (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2002 Newmar Mountain Aire. The part named most often is brakes, with 5 complaints (63% of the total), followed by equipment (1) and seat belts (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 37,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 4 recall campaigns covering the caliper filed under the same part. Equipment complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns and 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.
- Brakes5 63%
- Equipment1 13%
- Seat belts1 13%
- Body and structure1 13%
Example complaints
Brakes: “The contact owned a 2002 Newmar Mountain Aire. While driving at approximately 65 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. As a result, the vehicle flipped to the side and rolled into an embankment. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow yard. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 05/06/16”
NHTSA complaint #10849746, filed 2016-03, 80,000 milesBody and structure: “Right after purchase of vehicle consumer noticed shimmying at 30-55 MPH. Vehicle was taken back to dealer, frame had been stretched during manufacturing of vehicle, and there were no proper shims in driveshaft carrier bearing. Vehicle has been in for repair for 30 days.”
NHTSA complaint #8011210, filed 2002-06Mileage when problems were reported
67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 8,000 and 80,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 17V809000Dec 15, 2017EquipmentCovers: Newmar Mountain Aire 1995–2018, London Aire 1995–2018, Dutch Star 1998–2018 +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…
- 15V829000Dec 9, 2015SteeringCovers: Newmar Mountain Aire 1997–2005, Dutch Star 1997–2005, Kountry Aire 1997–1998 +2 more
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire, 1998-1999 London Aire, 2004 Essex and 1997-1998 Kountry Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a…
- 10V434000Sep 22, 2010EquipmentCovers: Newmar Mountain Aire 2002–2005, Kountry Aire 2004–2005, 2008–2009, Torrey Pine FW 2006–2009 +4 more
Newmar is recalling certain recreational trailers equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.
- 09V217000Jun 11, 2009Service brakes, hydraulicCovers: Newmar Mountain Aire 2001–2004, Kountry Star 2001–2006, 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 Mountain Aire 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 Mountain Aire 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…
See all 11 recalls for the 2002 Newmar Mountain Aire → · 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. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 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…
- 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 Mountain Aire
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7 | 25,124 | 12 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 10 | 30,500 | 14 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 8 | 37,000 | 11 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 5 | 20,058 | 7 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 7 | — | 7 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Newmar Mountain Aire model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Newmar Mountain Aire have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2002 Newmar Mountain Aire as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Newmar Mountain Aire is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 5 complaints (63% of the total), followed by equipment with 1.
Has the 2002 Newmar Mountain Aire been recalled?
NHTSA lists 11 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 Mountain Aire reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 37,000 miles and the middle half falls between 8,000 and 80,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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.