1997 Fleetwood Discovery

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1997 Fleetwood Discovery
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:13:05.151Z

Only 13 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 13 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 Discovery Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 13 complaints 1997 1998: 18 complaints 1999: 16 complaints 2000: 9 complaints 2000 2001: 9 complaints 2002: 2 complaints 2003: 6 complaints 2004: 12 complaints 2004 2005: 17 complaints 2006: 9 complaints 2007: 4 complaints 2008: 3 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2011: 0 complaints 2013: 1 complaints 2013 2014: 1 complaints 2017: 1 complaints 2018: 0 complaints 2019: 2 complaints 2019 2020: 1 complaints 2021: 1 complaints 2022: 0 complaints 2023: 0 complaints 2023 2024: 0 complaints 2024
1997: 13 complaints
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YearComplaints
19963
199713
199818
199916
20009
20019
20022
20036
200412
200517
20069
20074
20083
20090
20100
20110
20131
20141
20171
20180
20192
20201
20211
20220
20230
20240

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 13 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

EQUIPMENT

2 of 13 total reports mention: equipment.

VISIBILITY

1 of 13 total reports mentions: visibility.

VISIBILITY

1 of 13 total reports mentions: visibility.

VISIBILITY

1 of 13 total reports mentions: visibility.

FIRE
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INSURANCE INVESTAGATER SAID FIRE DUE TO FAULTY HEATER CIRCUT BOARD, THIS CAUSED FAN TO COME ON BLOWING FIRE THROUGH MOTORHOME, OTHER OWNERS OF THIS TYPE OF MOTORHOME SHOULD BE INFORMED TO THE POSIBLITY OF FIRES, IF WE WERE IN THE MOTORHOME WE COULD...

NHTSA ODI report, 20010508

VISIBILITY

1 of 13 total reports mentions: visibility.

FIRE
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WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN CONSUMER'S DRIVEWAY IT CAUGHT ON FIRE, AND WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. AN ALLSTATE INSURANCE INSPECTOR STATED THAT CIRCUIT BOARD IN FRONT HEATING VENT WAS FAULTY AND FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20010508

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19980120 — exterior lighting

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A VINYL PROTECTIVE FRONT COVER. THIS COVER INCLUDES A MESH WHICH COVERS THE FRONT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. THIS MESH INTERFERES WITH THE PHOTOMETRI

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR PARTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS RECALL. IF OWNERS SO DESIRE, THEY CAN HAVE A DEALER PERFORM THIS REMEDY FOR THEM.

Campaign 97V236000 — 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 20000828 — steering

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE POWER STEERING GEAR BOX HYDRAULIC LINES ARE ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO A SHARP EDGE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE LINES TO RUPTURE AND RESULT IN A HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED HOSES AS NECESSARY, AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED HYDRAULIC LINES.

Campaign 00V204000 — 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 Discovery — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 97V236000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V147000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V204000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V120000 (equipment) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1997 Fleetwood Discovery 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 Discovery?

The most-reported component is equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Fleetwood Discovery have?

4 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.