1997 Fleetwood Bounder

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1997 Fleetwood Bounder
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:00:59.801Z

Only 29 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 29 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, Fleetwood Bounder Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 2 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1990: 12 complaints 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1993: 11 complaints 1994: 20 complaints 1995: 10 complaints 1996: 24 complaints 1997: 29 complaints 1997 1998: 24 complaints 1999: 35 complaints 2000: 13 complaints 2001: 8 complaints 2002: 12 complaints 2003: 13 complaints 2003 2004: 28 complaints 2005: 17 complaints 2006: 6 complaints 2007: 5 complaints 2008: 3 complaints 2009: 1 complaints 2009 2010: 1 complaints 2011: 2 complaints 2012: 1 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2014: 3 complaints 2015: 6 complaints 2015 2016: 5 complaints 2017: 3 complaints 2018: 4 complaints 2019: 0 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2021: 2 complaints 2021 2022: 3 complaints 2023: 1 complaints 2024: 0 complaints 2025: 1 complaints 2026: 0 complaints 2026
1997: 29 complaints
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YearComplaints
19850
19860
19870
19882
19891
199012
19915
19927
199311
199420
199510
199624
199729
199824
199935
200013
20018
200212
200313
200428
200517
20066
20075
20083
20091
20101
20112
20121
20130
20143
20156
20165
20173
20184
20190
20202
20212
20223
20231
20240
20251
20260

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 29 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

2 of 29 total reports mention: visibility.

SUSPENSION

2 of 29 total reports mention: suspension.

SUSPENSION

2 of 29 total reports mention: suspension.

STRUCTURE

2 of 29 total reports mention: structure.

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VEHICLE IS OVERWEIGHT ON THE LEFT SIDE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970627

POWER TRAIN

2 of 29 total reports mention: power train.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19970118 — visibility

THE E-Z SLIDE-OUT ROOM CAN OPERATE UNEXPECTEDLY. WATER CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM CONTROL RELAY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REPLACEMENT CONTROL RELAY IN A WATERPROOF LOCATION ON THESE MOTOR HOMES.

Campaign 96V236000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19970211 — electrical system

MISWIRING OF THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMP RECEPTACLE FOR THE REPLACEABLE HALOGEN LAMP CAUSES A NONCOMPLIANCE TO FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND MODIFY THE MOTOR HOME WIRING TO PROVIDE CORRECT CIRCUIT CONNECTIONS.

Campaign 96V220000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19971031 — equipment

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. THE HYDRAULIC HOSES WHICH OPERATE THE LEVELING JACK SYSTEM IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAUSING THE HOSE TO MELT, RELEASING HYDRAULIC

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPLACE ANY DAMAGED HOSES, AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED HYDRAULIC LINES.

Campaign 97V178000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19980720 — visibility

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOWS DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS," FOR AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL OF TINT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WINDOWS.

Campaign 98V147000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070510 — equipment

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 Bounder — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96V236000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V220000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V178000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V147000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V120000 (equipment) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Fleetwood Bounder?

The most-reported component is visibility:glass, side/rear, accounting for 7% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Fleetwood Bounder 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.