1986 Fleetwood Southwind
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 |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 24 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
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: tires.
Show complaint excerpts
TREAD PEELED OFF TIRES. SECOND TIRE TREAD PEELED 450 MILES FROM FIRST.*AK( DOT NUMBER: HFL 502 TIRE SIZE: 7.50R16LT )
NHTSA ODI report, 20000918
TREAD PEELED OFF TIRES. SECOND TIRE TREAD PEELED 450 MILES FROM FIRST.*AK( DOT NUMBER: HFL 502 TIRE SIZE: 7.50R16LT )
NHTSA ODI report, 20000914
SAFETY TIMELINE
GENERATOR TAILPIPE CAN BECOME DAMAGED SO THAT IT TERMINATES UNDER THE MOTORHOME BODY ALLOWING EXHAUST GASES TO LEAK UNDER THE MOTORHOME AND SEEP INTO THE MOTOR HOME.
Remedy: REROUTE AND/OR MODIFY GENERATOR EXHAUST SYSTEM TO ASSURE THAT EXHAUST PIPE REMAINS OPEN, UNBROKEN, AND EXTENDS PAST THE SIDE OR END OF THE BODY.
Campaign 85V138000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1986 Fleetwood Southwind — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 85V138000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 1986 Fleetwood Southwind 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 1986 Fleetwood Southwind?
The most-reported component is tires:tread/belt, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 Fleetwood Southwind have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.