1981 Fleetwood Wilderness
Only 0 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 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
No complaint components on file for this model year.
SAFETY TIMELINE
ON SOME TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE WELDS ON THE TRAILER COUPLERS MAY BE DEFECTIVE OR INSUFFICIENT. SHOULD THE COUPLER DETACH FROM TRAILER WHILE TOWING, THE TRAILER WOULD BE SECURED TO THE TOWING VEHICLE ONL
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT COUPLER AND REWELD, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Campaign 81V051000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1981 Fleetwood Wilderness — pre-purchase inspection
- Verify recall 81V051000 (trailer hitches) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 1981 Fleetwood Wilderness reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1981 Fleetwood Wilderness 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.