1998 Ultimate Advantage Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Ultimate Advantage (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1998 Ultimate Advantage. The part named most often is suspension, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by tires (2) and electrical system (1). Of all complaints, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign 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.
- Suspension3 50%
- Tires2 33%
- Electrical system1 17%
Example complaints
Suspension: “Front end wanders all over the road. Manufaturer and dealer have been contacted trying to resolve the problem forl 2 years. Freightliner has offered to use a new part that may remedy the problem. But, part has never been used, and may add more problems.”
NHTSA complaint #8005288, filed 2002-03Tires: “2 blow outs (zipper) at inside dual right rear with in 3 weeks. Tires and motor home had been checked prior to each blow out and after and meets michelin standards for pressure and weight.”
NHTSA complaint #765355, filed 2002-08Electrical system: “Relay for solenoid has malfunctioned four times since june 2000. Last incident occurred when consumer turned generator on ,and relay failed, causing a fire. Consumer was able to put fire out, but burned his hands in the process. Dealership has examined vehicle each time, and has failed to correctly remedy the problem. Please provide any additional information / attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #896960, filed 2001-09Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 02V276006Dec 3, 2002Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Ultimate Advantage 1996–2000, Itasca Sunflyer 1996–2000, Winnebago Chieftain 1996–2000 +4 more
Certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483, 874, and 875. These refrigerators can experience a break down in a rubber seal within the gas valve…
- 00V378000Dec 4, 2000Suspension › FrontCovers: Ultimate Advantage 1997–1998, Freedom 1998
Vehicle description: motor homes. The front axle and/or front tires can encounter unequal side-to-side loading due to inappropriate loading or the vehicle's leveling device becoming improperly adjusted.
Recall details for the 1998 Ultimate Advantage → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1998 Ultimate Advantage.
Other model years of the Ultimate Advantage
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 6 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ultimate Advantage model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Ultimate Advantage have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1998 Ultimate Advantage as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Ultimate Advantage is reported most often?
Suspension is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by tires with 2.
Has the 1998 Ultimate Advantage been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 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 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.