1993 Fleetwood Southwind

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1993 Fleetwood Southwind
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:13:59.210Z

Only 5 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 5 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, 1993 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 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1993 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
1993: 5 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 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 5 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

INJURY
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VEHICLE WAS COMING AROUND A CURVE AND THE BRAKES FAILED, THERE WAS NEVER AN EMERGENCY BRAKE INSTALLED, THE VEHICLE CRASHED AND 2 PEOPLE WERE INJURED. *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 20001120

STEERING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

PARKING BRAKE

1 of 5 total reports mentions: parking brake.

INJURY
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VEHICLE WAS COMING AROUND A CURVE AND THE BRAKES FAILED, THERE WAS NEVER AN EMERGENCY BRAKE INSTALLED, THE VEHICLE CRASHED AND 2 PEOPLE WERE INJURED. *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 20001120

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
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ANTIFREEZE LEAK CAUSED ENGINE FIRE WHILE DRIVING(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20020521

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19930816 — vehicle speed control

WHILE OPERATING THE ENGINE IN REVERSE GEAR, ENGINE TORQUE CAUSES THE ENGINE TO ROLL, CAUSING THE THROTTLE MODULATOR CABLE ASSEMBLY TO CONTACT THE FLOOR AND BIND THE THROTTLE CABLE HOLDING THE THROTTLE

Remedy: RELOCATION OF RAISED FLOOR SUPPORT HARDWARE ON THE BOX PORTION OF THE MOTORHOME.

Campaign 93V076000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19931108 — structure

THE FRONT LEFT JACK ON THESE MOTORHOMES MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.

Remedy: A STOP WILL BE ADDED TO THE REAR TWO MOUNTING BOLTS OF THE JACK.

Campaign 93E024000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Fleetwood Southwind — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • 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).
  • Verify recall 93V076000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93E024000 (structure) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1993 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 1993 Fleetwood Southwind?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 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.