1989 Fleetwood Bounder
Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 29 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 35 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
1 of 1 total report mentions: structure.
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MIDDLE TWO SUPPORT BRACKET (LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES) OF VEHICLE FAILED AND ARE MISSING AS A RESULT OF STRESS. VEHICLE SAGGED AT THIS POINT ALLOWING STRUCTURE TO COME IN CONTRACT WITH THE CHASSIS.
NHTSA ODI report, 19980214
SAFETY TIMELINE
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
STEERING WHEEL DETACHMENT
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT NUT RETAINING CLIP MAY BE MISSING. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE LACK OF A RETAINING CLIP WILL ALLOW THE NUT TO WORK LOOSE AND THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERIN
Remedy: INSPECT STEERING ASSEMBLY FOR A STEERING WHEEL NUT RETAINING CLIP. IF CLIP IS MISSING, INSTALL A STEERING WHEEL NUT RETAINING CLIP, OR HAVE A DEALER INSPECT AND INSTALL A CLIP. FLEETWOOD ADVISES OWNER
Campaign 92V052000 — check if this car was fixed
WIPER MOUNTING BRACKET
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM HARDWARE WAS INCORRECTLY MOUNTED, CAUSING WIPER BLADE OVERTRAVEL AND PREMATURE WEAR, AND IN EXTREME CASES, THE WIPER BLADES MAY FAIL TO CORRECTLY TRAVEL OVER THE WINDSHIELD
Remedy: MODIFY THE MOUNTING OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER HARDWARE AND REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE PIVOT ARM.
Campaign 93V065000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1989 Fleetwood Bounder — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 92V052000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 93V065000 (visibility) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 1989 Fleetwood Bounder 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 1989 Fleetwood Bounder?
The most-reported component is structure:frame and members, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 Fleetwood Bounder 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.