1987 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: steering.
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STEERING FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.
NHTSA ODI report, 19980610
1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.
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BRAKES FAILED.
NHTSA ODI report, 19980610
1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel system, gasoline.
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GAS TANK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA ODI report, 19980610
1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling.
1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling.
SAFETY TIMELINE
MISROUTED BATTERY CABLES COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH HOT OIL COOLER LINES OR SHARP OBJECTS AND DAMAGE THE INSULATION.
Remedy: REROUTE AND REPLACE BATTERY CABLES AS NECESSARY.
Campaign 88V097000 — check if this car was fixed
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
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1987 Fleetwood Southwind — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 88V097000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 92V052000 (steering) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 1987 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 1987 Fleetwood Southwind?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1987 Fleetwood Southwind 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.