2005 Newmar Dutch Star
Only 5 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 5 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 |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 33 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.
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TIRES LOAD RATING BELOW THAT OF GAWR.
NHTSA ODI report, 20050411
1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.
1 of 5 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
I HAVE A NEWMAR RV AND THE DOORS ON THE STORAGE AREAS ON THE SIDES CAN COME OPEN WHEN DRIVING DONE THE ROAD. ONE SUCH DOOR OPENED AND HIT A MOTORCYCLE PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.
NHTSA ODI report, 20070605
1 of 5 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages.
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AUTOMATIC SLIDE LOCKS FAILED TO CLOSE ON SLIDES. THEY HAVE A CHEAP SCREW THAT THEY BEND TO MAKE CONTACT WITH A MAGNET. VERY POOR DESIGN. *NM
NHTSA ODI report, 20051025
1 of 5 total reports mentions: equipment.
SAFETY TIMELINE
CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES ON SOME MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LOAD REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Remedy: AMSAFE WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE BUCKLES. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMSAFE AT 1-574-266-8330 OR NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-7791.
Campaign 04V244000 — check if this car was fixed
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, DURING MANUFACTURING, THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HARNESS ATTACHMENT LOCATION FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS NOT PROPERLY WELDED OR ATTACHED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW PLATE OVER EXISTING BY DRILLING FOUR ATTACHMENT HOLES ON EACH SIDE OF NEW PLATE AND ADD SECURING BOLTS. THIS RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 2004. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEWMAR AT 1-5
Campaign 04V403000 — check if this car was fixed
LIFT ASSISSTED CARGO DOORS
NEWMAR IS RECALLING 772 MY 2004-2005 AMERICAN STAR, KOUNTRY AIRE, MOUNTAIN AIRE, MY 2003-2006 KOUNTRY STAR, MY 2007 X-AIRE FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS; MY 2007 BAY STAR, MY 2004-2007 KOUNTRY STAR, MY 2004-20
Remedy: NEWMAR 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 FREE
Campaign 08V366000 — check if this car was fixed
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
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
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
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH ARE EQUIPPED WITH WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
Remedy: VEHICLE SYSTEMS IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VEHICLE SYSTEMS AT 1-800-685-4298 OR NEWMAR AT 574-773-7719.
Campaign 05V170000 — check if this car was fixed
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AMETEK NGI GAUGES, THE AIR GAUGES ARE NOT PROPERLY CALIBRATED AND THE LOW AIR WARNING INDICATOR MAY BE ACTIVATED WHEN ACTUAL AIR RESERVOIR PRESSURE READINGS ARE BELOW THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD...
Remedy: SPARTAN IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HARNESS JUMPER CABLE TO EACH AIR SENDER. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 800-543-4277 OR NEWMAR AT 574-773-7719.
Campaign 05V263000 — check if this car was fixed
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER VCL OR XC CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ZF MODEL 8018 STEERING GEARS, THESE GEARS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE INCORRECT RECIRCULATING BALL SPACER.
Remedy: FREIGHTLINER IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 07V-343) AND WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712 OR NEWMAR AT 574-773-7791.
Campaign 08V015000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2005 Newmar Dutch Star — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 05V170000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 05V263000 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
- Verify recall 08V015000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 04V244000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 04V403000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 08V366000 (equipment) 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 2005 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 2005 Newmar Dutch Star?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Newmar Dutch Star 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.