1997 Fleetwood Storm
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 |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
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: parking brake.
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A MALFUNCTION IN THE AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM ALLOWED THE PARKING BRAKE TO BE FULLY APPLIED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 60 MPH ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY.
NHTSA ODI report, 19981003
SAFETY TIMELINE
THE E-Z SLIDE-OUT ROOM CAN OPERATE UNEXPECTEDLY. WATER CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM CONTROL RELAY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REPLACEMENT CONTROL RELAY IN A WATERPROOF LOCATION ON THESE MOTOR HOMES.
Campaign 96V236000 — check if this car was fixed
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
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1997 Fleetwood Storm — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for parking brake issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 96V236000 (visibility) has been completed.
- Verify recall 07V120000 (equipment) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 1997 Fleetwood Storm 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 1997 Fleetwood Storm?
The most-reported component is parking brake:conventional:mechanical, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Fleetwood Storm 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.