2002 Newmar Dutch Star

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2002 Newmar Dutch Star
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:08:06.961Z

Only 3 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 3 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, Newmar Dutch Star Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1994: 1 complaints 1994 1995: 0 complaints 1996: 0 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1998: 10 complaints 1998 1999: 23 complaints 2000: 33 complaints 2001: 8 complaints 2002: 3 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2004: 3 complaints 2005: 5 complaints 2006: 4 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2008: 2 complaints 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2014: 2 complaints 2014 2015: 5 complaints 2016: 4 complaints 2017: 6 complaints 2018: 16 complaints 2018 2019: 23 complaints 2020: 6 complaints 2021: 6 complaints 2022: 0 complaints 2022 2023: 2 complaints 2023
2002: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19941
19950
19960
19973
199810
199923
200033
20018
20023
20032
20043
20055
20064
20070
20082
20090
20100
20110
20120
20130
20142
20155
20164
20176
201816
201923
20206
20216
20220
20232

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

WHEELS

1 of 3 total reports mentions: wheels.

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DRIVING NORTH ON I-15 IN BAKER, CA, AT JUST UNDER 60 MPH WHEN THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING THE MOTOR HOME TO LEAVE THE PAVEMENT TO THE RIGHT. WE STOPPED SAFELY. WE HAVE A TPMS THAT WAS WORKING PROPERLY ON ALL TIRES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170621

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED TO RELEASE AND PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080407

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED TO RELEASE AND PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080407

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH COMING DOWN A MOUNTAIN ENGINE SHUTOFF WITH NO WARNING DUE TO FUEL PUMP FAILING. BRAKES AND STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO FUNCTION WHEN SHUTTING OFF.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020911

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20011019 — unknown or other

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON GASOLINE ENGINE CHASSIS. THERE IS AN IMPROPER SEAL AT THE FRONT DASH AREA ON THE PASSENGER SIDE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL HAVE NEW FOAM INSTALLED UNDER DASH TRIM AND "A" PILLAR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES

Campaign 01V300000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20030414 — service brakes, hydraulic

CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FU

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REVISE THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 14, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE

Campaign 03V064000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20040520 — service brakes, air

ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH ZOPS BRAKE CALIPERS, THE PADS CAN DRAG ON THE ROTOR SURFACE DUE TO THE PIN SLIDE.

Remedy: WORKHORSE IS NOTIFYING CUSTOMERS AND WILL ARRANGE TO HAVE THE CALIPERS AND BRAKE PADS REPLACED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773 OR NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-5153

Campaign 04V019000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080130 — equipment

CERTAIN CLASS A AND DIESEL PUSHER MOTOR HOMES AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZE

Remedy: NEWMAR 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 A M

Campaign 07V075000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090501 — service brakes, hydraulic

NEWMAR IS RECALLING 2,578 MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CAL

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY AND OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09V-110. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE

Campaign 09V217000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160104 — steering

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire, 1998-1999 London Aire, 2004 Essex and 1997-1998 Kountry Aire motorhomes.

Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016.

Campaign 15V829000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160811 — engine and engine cooling

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1998-2010 Dutch Star, 2008 Kountry Star, 2008-2009 All Star and Ventana, 2009-2010 Dutch Aire, 2014-2015 King Aire and 2015 Essex motorhomes, built on a Spartan Motors chassis.

Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect the alignment of the tubes, correcting them and replacing any that are torn. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2016.

Campaign 16V501000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180207 — equipment

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. A list of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V809-2309.pdf.

Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018.

Campaign 17V809000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — service brakes, air

ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR WABCO PNEUMATIC ANITLOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) VALVE PACKAGES, THE ASSEMBLY BOLTS ON THESE VALVE PACKAGES WERE NOT TIGHTENED CORRECTLY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE FASTENERS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.

Campaign 02V018007 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — vehicle speed control

ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES CONSTRUCTED ON FORD F-53TY1 AND P131 MOTOR HOME CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

Remedy: NEWMAR IS WORKING WITH FORD IN CONDUCTING THIS RECALL. FORD WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332 OR NEWMAR AT 574-773-7791.

Campaign 08V025000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Newmar Dutch Star — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 02V018007 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V025000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V300000 (unknown or other) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V064000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V019000 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V075000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V217000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V829000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V501000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V809000 (equipment) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2002 Newmar Dutch Star 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 2002 Newmar Dutch Star?

The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Newmar Dutch Star have?

10 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.