2004 Damon Challenger

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2004 Damon Challenger
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:03:18.504Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Damon Challenger Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 1991: 1 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 0 complaints 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1996: 1 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 6 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 2000: 3 complaints 2001: 1 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2003: 7 complaints 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2006: 3 complaints 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 3 complaints 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 1 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2012
2004: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19911
19920
19930
19942
19961
19972
19986
19996
20003
20011
20022
20037
20042
20052
20063
20072
20083
20090
20100
20111
20120

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY/WIPER

2 of 2 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.

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THE DAMON MOTORHOME HAS A TWO PIECE WINDSHIELD THAT HAS AN INHERENT PROBLEM AS THE UNIT GET OLDER THE WINDSHIELD WILL UNEXPECTEDLY POP OUT OF THE RUBBER SEAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160111

WINDSHIELD POPPING OUT OF RUBBER GASKET WE BOUGHT THE 2004 DAMON MOTORHOME NEW AND HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH WATER LEAKING AROUND THE WINDSHIELD RUBBER GASKET.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150928

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20070626 — equipment

CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS AND MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE REL

Remedy: DAMON WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A ME

Campaign 07V130000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20081021 — equipment

DAMON IS RECALLING 4,677 MY 2004-2006 CHALLENGER, DAYBREAK, INTRUDER, MY 2004-2005 ESCAPER, ULTRASPORT, AND MY 2005 ASTORIA AND ASTORIA WALDORF MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFA

Remedy: DAMON WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A ME

Campaign 08V534000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090501 — service brakes, hydraulic

DAMON IS RECALLING 2,415 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 CALI

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY AND OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09V-110. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE

Campaign 09V225000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — engine and engine cooling

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH GM 8.1L V8 ENGINES, IMPROPER HARDENING DURING THE HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP TO FRACTURE, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE...

Remedy: CHEVROLET AND WORKHORSE ARE HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V225 AND 06V289). DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIPS ON THESE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE.

Campaign 06V451000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — electrical system

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ACTIA CORPORATE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS" AND NO.

Remedy: DAMON IS WORKING WITH WORKHORSE TO CONTACT THE OWNERS AND REMEDY THIS CAMPAIGN . WORKHORSE WILL REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731 OR DAMON AT 1-800-860-3812.

Campaign 06V132000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Damon Challenger — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V451000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V132000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V130000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V534000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V225000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2004 Damon Challenger reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Damon Challenger?

The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Damon Challenger have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.