1990 Fleetwood Southwind

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1990 Fleetwood Southwind
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:13:56.750Z

Only 4 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 4 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 Southwind Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 1 complaints 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaints 1988: 2 complaints 1989: 3 complaints 1990: 4 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1994: 9 complaints 1995: 15 complaints 1996: 11 complaints 1997: 8 complaints 1998: 13 complaints 1998 1999: 7 complaints 2000: 8 complaints 2001: 4 complaints 2002: 4 complaints 2003: 24 complaints 2004: 13 complaints 2004 2005: 8 complaints 2006: 4 complaints 2007: 3 complaints 2008: 0 complaints 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 3 complaints 2014: 1 complaints 2015: 0 complaints 2016: 1 complaints 2017: 1 complaints 2017 2018: 0 complaints 2019: 0 complaints 2020: 1 complaints 2021: 1 complaints 2022: 1 complaints 2023: 1 complaints 2023
1990: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19831
19843
19851
19861
19871
19882
19893
19904
19916
19922
19935
19949
199515
199611
19978
199813
19997
20008
20014
20024
200324
200413
20058
20064
20073
20080
20090
20100
20110
20123
20141
20150
20161
20171
20180
20190
20201
20211
20221
20231

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

1 of 4 total reports mentions: visibility.

SUSPENSION

1 of 4 total reports mentions: suspension.

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VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL DUE TO DESIGN OF SPRINGS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWAY/VIBRATE. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950615

SUSPENSION

1 of 4 total reports mentions: suspension.

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VEHICLE HAS HAD CONTINUOUS SUSPENSION PROBLEMS SINCE OWNERSHIP, BREAKS LOOSE FROM THE FRAME, THE VEHICLE IS VERY HARD TO CONTROL ON THE ROAD.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980323

STRUCTURE

1 of 4 total reports mentions: structure.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 4 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19910523 — PE (closed 19910821)

FRONT BRAKES FAIL

R 19920526 — steering

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

1990 Fleetwood Southwind — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 92V052000 (steering) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Fleetwood Southwind?

The most-reported component is visibility:windshield, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 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.