2003 Fleetwood Discovery

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2003 Fleetwood Discovery
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:12:18.551Z

Only 6 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 6 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, 2003 highlighted. 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 13 complaints 1998: 18 complaints 1999: 16 complaints 2000: 9 complaints 2000 2001: 9 complaints 2002: 2 complaints 2003: 6 complaints 2003 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
2003: 6 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 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 of 6 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 6 total reports mention: electrical system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 6 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
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I WAS DRIVING MY 2003 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY HOME AND THE MOTORHOME CUT OFF AND BACK ON AND THEN DID IT AGAIN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060725

VISIBILITY

1 of 6 total reports mentions: visibility.

SUSPENSION

1 of 6 total reports mentions: suspension.

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WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THIS CAUSED A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. BRAKE SHOES NEEDED TO BE SET. *AK *MR

NHTSA ODI report, 20040128

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20030611 — fuel system, other

ON CERTAIN MODEL S MOTOR HOMES, THE REINFORCED LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS RUBBER HOSE CAN BE PINCHED DURING SLIDE-OUT ROOM OPERATION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE/RE-ROUTE THE LP GAS RUBBER HOSE AS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 11, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO

Campaign 03V180000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20060120 — PE (closed 20060502)

INADVERTENT SLIDE-OUT EXTENSION MOVEMENT

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

R 20081024 — equipment

FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 70,101 MY 2003-2007 SOUTHWIND, PACE ARROW, BOUNDER, FLAIR, STORM, FIESTA, TERRA GAS CLASS A MOTOR HOMES; BOUNDER, DISCOVERY, PROVIDENCE, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, REVOLUTION, AMER

Remedy: FLEETWOOD IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FR

Campaign 08V320000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090626 — equipment

FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 MOTORHOMES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 24, 2004 AND MARCH 11, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD MODEL 1200LR, 1200LRIM, AND 1201LRIM REFRIGERATORS W

Remedy: FLEETWOOD RV WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLE'S REFRIGERATOR WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD RV AT 1-800

Campaign 09V312000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Fleetwood Discovery — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 03V180000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V120000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V320000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V312000 (equipment) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2003 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 2003 Fleetwood Discovery?

The most-reported component is exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 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.