2012 Newmar Dutch Star

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2012 Newmar Dutch Star
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:07:59.618Z

Only 0 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 0 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, 2012 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 2012 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
2012: 0 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

No complaint components on file for this model year.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20121226 — electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 Ventana Class A, Dutch Star Class A, and Mountain Aire Class A model motor homes manufactured from January 25, 2010, throu

Remedy: Daimler Trucks (DTNA) will notify owners on behalf of Newmar, and Freightliner dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as neede

Campaign 12V578000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141106 — equipment

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Bay Star, Ventana VT/VL, Dutch Aire, Dutch Star, All-Star, Mountain Aire, and Essex motorhomes manufactured January 16, 2007, to May 24, 2012.

Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorhome and verify that the circuit breaker rating is correct for the amperage draw, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2014.

Campaign 14V602000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160104 — equipment, latches/locks/linkages

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 King Aire, 2009-2014 Essex, 2011-2015 Mountain Aire, Ventana, and Dutch Star, 2012-2014 Ventana LE, 2012-2015 Canyon Star, and 2015 London Aire motorhomes.

Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new replacement door latch that will not automatically latch, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Campaign 15V808000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160217 — equipment

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 Bay Star, Dutch Star, and Ventana, 2012-2014 Bay Star Sport and Ventana VL, 2008-2015 Canyon Star, 2009-2010 Dutch Aire and 2008 Kountry Star motorhomes manufactured May 29, 2007,...

Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2016.

Campaign 16V008000 — 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 20180524 — steering

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Newmar Ventana, 2011-2017 Newmar Dutch Star, and 2011-2014 Newmar Mountain Aire vehicles, built on Freightliner XBR chassis and equipped with Cummins ISL engines.

Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is FL-762.

Campaign 18V198000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2012 Newmar Dutch Star — pre-purchase inspection

  • Verify recall 12V578000 (electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V602000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V808000 (equipment, latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V008000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V809000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V198000 (steering) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2012 Newmar Dutch Star reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

How many recalls does the 2012 Newmar Dutch Star have?

6 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.