MYRModel Year Report

1997 Itasca Suncruiser

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1997 Itasca Suncruiser
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:52:53.812Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Itasca Suncruiser Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1988: 3 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaints 1993: 0 complaints 1994: 1 complaints 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 3 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2002: 2 complaints 2003: 4 complaints 2003 2004: 6 complaints 2005: 5 complaints 2006: 2 complaints 2007: 4 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 1 complaints 2011: 0 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 1 complaints 2014: 0 complaints 2015: 0 complaints 2015 2016: 0 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2018: 0 complaints 2018
1997: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19883
19891
19930
19941
19952
19961
19972
19980
19994
20003
20013
20022
20034
20046
20055
20062
20074
20080
20090
20101
20110
20120
20131
20140
20150
20160
20170
20180

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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MY CLASS A MOTORHOME WAS RECALLED FOR A DEFECTIVE CRUISE CONTROL. THE FORD DEALERS I CONTACTED TOLD ME IT WOULD TAKE UP TO 5 MONTHS FOR THEM TO RECEIVE THE REPLACEMENT CORRECTIVE PART. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20071113

EQUIPMENT

1 of 2 total reports mentions: equipment.

FIRE
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VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING CAUSED BY AN OVERHEATED AIR CONDITIONER. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19971230

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19970131 — equipment

THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER HOIST COMPONENTS CAN BECOME LOOSE WHILE TRAVELING AND ALLOW THE SPARE TIRE TO MOVE FROM ITS STORED POSITION TO THE ROAD SURFACE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A PRIMARY SPARE TIRE SUPPORT BRACKET.

Campaign 97V012000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20101215 — equipment

WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SW

Remedy: WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT R

Campaign 10V525000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Itasca Suncruiser — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 97V012000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V525000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 Itasca Suncruiser 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 Itasca Suncruiser?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control:cruise control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Itasca Suncruiser 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.