1997 Fleetwood American Eagle
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
2 of 2 total reports mention: tires.
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WE PURCHASED A AMERICAN EAGLE 1997 MOTORHOME ON 08/22/97, WHICH AS 33,000 MILES ON IT. WE REPLACED THE TIRES AT 21,000 MILES AND WE HAVE EXPERIENCED 2 BLOW OUTS. THE LATESTED BLOW OUT CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. WE HAVE PICTURES OF THIS IF NEEDED.*AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20031029
RECALL #99V-277 IS A POOR SOLUTION TO THE OVERWEIGHT/UNDER PRESSURE TIRE PROBLEM, CHANGING FRONT TIRES TO LARGER SIZE TO RECTIFY OVERWEIGHT PROBLEM DOES NOT PREVENT FURTHER PROBLEMS THAT MAY ARISE FROM LARGER TIRES IN FRONT AND SMALLER TIRES IN THE...
NHTSA ODI report, 20000224
SAFETY TIMELINE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE SUBJECT MOTOR HOMES, WHEN BUILT WITH A DISPROPORTIONATE FRONT AXLE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION, FULLY EQUIPPED, LOADED WITH CARGO, AND OPERATED WITH IMPROPER TIRE PRE
Remedy: DEALERS WILL EQUIP THE SUBJECT MOTOR HOMES WITH NEW LARGER CAPACITY FRONT TIRES, WILL ADJUST THE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION ON THE FRONT AXLE (IF NECESSARY), APPLY NEW CERTIFICATION LABELS, AND REINFORCE CON
Campaign 99V277000 — check if this car was fixed
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES AND TRAVEL 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 REL
Remedy: FLEETWOOD 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
Campaign 07V120000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1997 Fleetwood American Eagle — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 99V277000 (tires) has been completed.
- Verify recall 07V120000 (equipment) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 1997 Fleetwood American Eagle 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 1997 Fleetwood American Eagle?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Fleetwood American Eagle have?
2 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.