MYRModel Year Report

2003 National Rv Dolphin

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2003 National Rv Dolphin
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:18:40.472Z

Only 9 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 9 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, National Rv Dolphin Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1996: 3 complaints 1997: 0 complaints 1998: 4 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 2000: 4 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2003: 9 complaints 2003 2005: 5 complaints 2005 2006: 3 complaints 2007: 3 complaints 2008: 0 complaints 2008
2003: 9 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19840
19850
19860
19963
19970
19984
19990
20004
20013
20022
20039
20055
20063
20073
20080

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

VISIBILITY

1 of 9 total reports mentions: visibility.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 9 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

STRUCTURE

1 of 9 total reports mentions: structure.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 9 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS NINE WEEKS OLD WHEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE SOURCE OF THE FIRE WAS A FLAMMABLE FLUID.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030610

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20080117 — equipment

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA W

Remedy: NATIONAL RV 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, AN

Campaign 07V230000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 National Rv Dolphin — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07V230000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 National Rv Dolphin 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 2003 National Rv Dolphin?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 National Rv Dolphin 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.