2003 Newmar Mountain Aire Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 30,500miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 14campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Newmar Mountain Aire (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2003 Newmar Mountain Aire. The part named most often is brakes, with 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by other or unknown (3) and visibility (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 30,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns and 5 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 4 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.
- Brakes6 60%
- Other or unknown3 30%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Abs brake failure and loss of cruise control. Happened during stop and go traffic. Calipers hung up and over heated brakes burning out ABS sensor. Same problem on 2002, 2001 workhorse chassis. Recall should have included 2003 as problem is the same. Many complaints about same year and same situation as mine. Workhorse should have notified owners to lube caliper slides immediately.”
NHTSA complaint #10238036, filed 2008-08, 22,500 milesOther or unknown: “While driving at a low speed, the trailer hitch broke in half while the towing a vehicle. The trailer was manufactured with a hidden hitch, serial 64-6100 , five thousand pound weight. The motor home was damaged and the vehicle which was being pulled.”
NHTSA complaint #10090354, filed 2004-10, 27,272 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “The contact owns a 2003 Newmar Mountain Aire recreational vehicle a class. The windshield separated at the drivers upper left side. The contact took the recreational vehicle to a local glass shop who replaced the windshield three times, but the failure was not corrected. The windshield continued to separate at the driver upper left side. The manufacturer will be contacted. The failure mileage was 33,000 and the current mileage was 42,020.”
NHTSA complaint #10398108, filed 2011-04, 33,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 27,272 and 33,000 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…
- 11V235000Apr 12, 2011EquipmentCovers: Newmar Mountain Aire 2003–2007, Kountry Aire 2003–2011, Mountain Aire DP 2003–2011 +14 more
Newmar is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200 series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high…
- 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.
- 09V324000Aug 11, 2009EquipmentCovers: Newmar Mountain Aire 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 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…
See all 14 recalls for the 2003 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. 5 on record; the latest 5 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…
- 10036824Sep 30, 2010Equipment. Newmar: warranty claim may be denied by evans tempcon, if warranty parts not replaced with original oem part.
- 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 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 2003 Newmar Mountain Aire have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2003 Newmar Mountain Aire as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Newmar Mountain Aire is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 3.
Has the 2003 Newmar Mountain Aire been recalled?
NHTSA lists 14 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 Mountain Aire reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 30,500 miles and the middle half falls between 27,272 and 33,000 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.