2001 Fleetwood Wilderness
Only 12 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 12 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
Only 12 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
4 of 12 total reports mention: equipment.
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I HAVE A 2001 FLEETWOOD WILDERNESS TRAVEL TRAILER WITH A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR MODEL NUMBER RM 2652 THAT HAD STOPPED WORKING SUDDENLY. WHEN IT WAS SWITCHED OVER TO GAS OPERATION THE REFRIG. CAUGHT ON FIRE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20070105
CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM PANEL, UNDERNEATH THE SIDE OF THE BED. CONSUMER OPENED PANEL, AND NOTICED WIRES IN THE INVERTER BOX WERE ON FIRE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH FIRE, BUT ALL WIRES MELTED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20001024
3 of 12 total reports mention: equipment.
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RECALL# 03E044000 SUBJECT: MICROWAVE OVENS/CIRCUIT SHORT. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED SAMSUNG FOUR TIMES TO GET INFORMATION ON HOW TO GET THE RECALL REPAIRED. THE CONSUMER HAS LEFT MESSAGES AND HAS RECEIVED NO FEEDBACK.
NHTSA ODI report, 20031121
THREE WATER HOLDING TANKS ARE WEDGED BETWEEN, AND WHEN HEATED UP PLASTIC TANK BENT UP. TANKS HAVE NOTHING STRAPPED AROUND FOR SUPPORT. TWO OF THE TANKS HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THEY FELL ONTO THE ROAD WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN.
NHTSA ODI report, 20020329
2 of 12 total reports mention: structure.
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CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE'S FRAME BROKE ENABLING THE CONSUMER TO OPERATE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE CURBSIDE REAR SPRING HANGER BRACKET BROKE FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION.
NHTSA ODI report, 20030716
1 of 12 total reports mentions: tires.
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AFTER TRAVELING 45 THOUSAND MILES TRAVEL TRAILER STEEL HAD SEPAPARATED AND LEFT SPRING WAS BROKEN. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT WATER MAY BE IN TIRES WHICH WAS CAUSING THIS DEFECT.
NHTSA ODI report, 20010822
1 of 12 total reports mentions: suspension.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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
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
2001 Fleetwood Wilderness — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for equipment issues (4 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for equipment issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 03V452000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 07V120000 (equipment) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2001 Fleetwood Wilderness 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 2001 Fleetwood Wilderness?
The most-reported component is equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Fleetwood Wilderness 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.