2004 Fleetwood Wilderness

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2004 Fleetwood Wilderness
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:32:51.737Z

Only 10 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 10 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 Wilderness Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 1981: 0 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1988: 1 complaints 1993: 1 complaints 1994: 0 complaints 1994 1995: 2 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 4 complaints 1999: 6 complaints 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 12 complaints 2002: 7 complaints 2003: 0 complaints 2003 2004: 10 complaints 2004 2005: 6 complaints 2006: 2 complaints 2006 2007: 1 complaints 2007
2004: 10 complaints
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YearComplaints
19810
19820
19830
19841
19881
19931
19940
19952
19962
19972
19984
19996
20004
200112
20027
20030
200410
20056
20062
20071

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

4 of 10 total reports mention: structure.

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DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FLEETWOOD WILDERNESS ADVANTAGE. A RECALL NOTICE ON THE CHASSIS WAS ISSUED, AND THEY TOLD HIM TO CALL ONE NUMBER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050812

EQUIPMENT

3 of 10 total reports mention: equipment.

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CONSUMER HAD A MOTOR HOME WHICH INCLUDED A SAMSUNG MICROWAVE. BECAUSE OF THE VIN THIS MOTOR HOME WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ALTHOUGH THE MICROWAVE HAD THE SAME DEFECT AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20041004

STRUCTURE

2 of 10 total reports mention: structure.

TIRES

1 of 10 total reports mentions: tires.

SUSPENSION

1 of 10 total reports mentions: suspension.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20031126 — wheels

ON CERTAIN CONVENTIONAL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE OWNER MANUALS EITHER DO NOT CONTAIN THE WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE INFORMATION OR CONTAIN INCORRECT WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE INFORMATION FOR THE OPT

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A LABEL AND INSERT TO BE ADDED TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL. IF THE VEHICLE HAS THE "ALUMINUM WHEEL" OPTION, OWNERS ARE REQUESTED TO BRING THEIR VEHICLE INTO A DEALER TO HAVE TH

Campaign 03V437000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20040317 — EA (closed 20041124)

WHEEL SEPARATIONS

R 20040414 — electrical system

ON CERTAIN CONVENTIONAL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SIEMENS Q CIRCUIT BREAKER, THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS WERE MIS-MARKED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN BY APRIL 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.

Campaign 04V145000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20040805 — wheels

ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND CONVENTIONAL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS MAY NOT HAVE HAD THE PROPER WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE APPLIED. ADDITIONALLY, PAINT APPLIED TO THE MATING SURFACE OF TH

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPAIR, OR REPLACE ANY DAMAGED WHEELS, LUG NUTS, LUG STUDS, AND MATING SURFACES. DEALERS WILL ALSO REMOVE PAINT FILM FROM THE MATING SURFACES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 5, 200

Campaign 04V310000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20050804 — structure

CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS HAVE MISSING WELDS ON THE CHASSIS CROSS-MEMBERS.

Remedy: LIPPERT COMPONENTS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH FLEETWOOD, WILL INSPECT THE CROSS-MEMBERS FOR MISSING WELDS, REPAIR THE WELDS IF NECESSARY, AND ADD ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE AFFECTED AREA. OWNERS MAY CONTACT

Campaign 05V289000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20051024 — equipment

ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, THE PROPANE GAS LINES THAT RUN THROUGH THE FLOOR OF THE SLIDE OUT ROOM PENETRATE THE FLOOR TOO FAR FROM THE OUTSIDE WALL CAUSING THE POTENTIAL FOR PINCHED LINES DURING

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, AS NECESSARY, REROUTE THE PROPANE GAS LINE. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 24, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-509-3418.

Campaign 05V433000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20051130 — equipment

CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE TIRE AND LOADI

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE TIRES THAT ARE MARKED "LOAD RANGE "B" AND REPLACE IT WITH A "LOAD RANGE "C" TIRE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-445-33

Campaign 05V511000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20060120 — PE (closed 20060502)

INADVERTENT SLIDE-OUT EXTENSION MOVEMENT

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 20081024 — equipment

FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 70,101 MY 2003-2007 SOUTHWIND, PACE ARROW, BOUNDER, FLAIR, STORM, FIESTA, TERRA GAS CLASS A MOTOR HOMES; BOUNDER, DISCOVERY, PROVIDENCE, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, REVOLUTION, AMER

Remedy: FLEETWOOD IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FR

Campaign 08V320000 — 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

2004 Fleetwood Wilderness — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure 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 03V437000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V145000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V310000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V289000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V433000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V511000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V120000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V320000 (equipment) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2004 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 2004 Fleetwood Wilderness?

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Fleetwood Wilderness have?

9 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.