2000 Fleetwood Southwind

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2000 Fleetwood Southwind
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:14:06.312Z

Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Fleetwood Southwind Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 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 1994: 9 complaints 1995: 15 complaints 1996: 11 complaints 1997: 8 complaints 1998: 13 complaints 1998 1999: 7 complaints 2000: 8 complaints 2000 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
2000: 8 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 8 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

2 of 8 total reports mention: visibility.

WHEELS

1 of 8 total reports mentions: wheels.

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PURCHASED SIX SAMSON GL 283 245/70/R/19.5 TIRES (DOT OD J D 22 ------) THROUGH WILKE TIRE SERVICE IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS FROM AMERICAN TIRE DISTRIBUTORS ON HORNE ROAD IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140714

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 8 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED ENGINE SIMPLY STALLED, AND WOULD NOT TURN OVER. BRAKES FAILED AS WELL AS THE POWER STEERING. AFTER VEHICLE COOLED OFF FOR A HALF HOUR IT STARTED UP AFTER ENGAGING THE IGNITION. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030820

TIRES

1 of 8 total reports mentions: tires.

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PURCHASED SIX SAMSON GL 283 245/70/R/19.5 TIRES (DOT OD J D 22 ------) THROUGH WILKE TIRE SERVICE IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS FROM AMERICAN TIRE DISTRIBUTORS ON HORNE ROAD IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140714

SUSPENSION

1 of 8 total reports mentions: suspension.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20000331 — engine and engine cooling

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. THE GENERATOR EXHAUST GASES CAN ACCUMULATE BENEATH THE SLIDE OUT PORTION OF THE MOTOR HOME AND CAN SEEP INTO THE VEHICLE INTERIOR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GENERATOR EXHAUST PIPE WITH A NEW EXHAUST PIPE DESIGNED TO TERMINATE AT A LOCATION OTHER THAN UNDER THE EXTENDED SLIDE OUT ROOM.

Campaign 00V086000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20030407 — service brakes, hydraulic

CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FU

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY W

Campaign 03V066000 — check if this car was fixed

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 Date not on file — equipment

ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE OVENS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE.

Remedy: SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE.

Campaign 03V452000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Fleetwood Southwind — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 03V452000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V086000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V066000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V120000 (equipment) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2000 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 2000 Fleetwood Southwind?

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

How many recalls does the 2000 Fleetwood Southwind 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.