2015 Newmar Dutch Star

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2015 Newmar Dutch Star
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:08:01.258Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Newmar Dutch Star Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 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 2015 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
2015: 5 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 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 5 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR IN THE RESTROOM OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160201

VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN DEALER'S LOT AND CAUGHT FIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. INVESTIGATION BY FIRE MARSHALL, AND SUBSEQUENT INSURANCE ADJUSTERS BELIEVE THIS LOSS TO BE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM IN THE COACH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150720

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 of 5 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.

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THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER WHEN ENGAGED AT LOW MEDIUM OR HIGH SPEED BUT IN THE CASE IT FAILED AT LOW SPEED. THE WIPER ON DRIVER SIDE GOES OFF WINDSHIELD TO SIDE MIRROR AND FAILS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180925

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel system, diesel.

ENGINE

1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine.

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I was driving home this weekend in my motorhome and noticed smoke coming out of rear of vehicle. I thought we were on fire. Fortunately I was able to get off the road and no injuries occurred.

NHTSA ODI report, 20211005

SAFETY TIMELINE

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 20160104 — electrical system, latches/locks/linkages

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ventana and Dutch Star motorhomes and model year 2014 Mountain Aire and Essex motorhomes manufactured May 31, 2015, to January 21, 2015.

Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new low voltage disconnect module and wire harness for the door lock actuator, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Campaign 15V803000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160526 — service brakes, hydraulic

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, Essex, and 2015-2016 London Aire vehicles manufactured March 27, 2013, to October 16, 2015 and built on a Freightliner chassis.

Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will modify the affected assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016.

Campaign 16V252000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160714 — steering

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured from June 5, 2014, through October 16, 2015, and built on a Freightliner chassis.

Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will inspect and replace the steering box if necessary, free of charge. Note: Owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. The recall began on July 14, 2016.

Campaign 16V414000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160805 — engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire and 2015-2016 London Aire and Essex motorhomes manufactured January 28, 2013, to December 14, 2015 and built on a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA)...

Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will replace the throttle pedal, free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2016.

Campaign 16V478000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161201 — service brakes, electric

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured July 24, 2014, to September 10, 2014 and built on a Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) XCM, XCR, or XCL motorhome chassis.

Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will modify the affected pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Campaign 16V721000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170728 — equipment

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Newmar Dutch Star and 2015-2017 Newmar Ventana motorhomes.

Remedy: Newmar will notify owners and dealers will install a relay to disable the operation of the driver and passenger night shade by the remote when the ignition is in the ON position. The recall began on July 28, 2017.

Campaign 17V420000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170920 — electrical system

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2014 Moutain Aire and 2014-2017 Dutch Star recreational vehicles built on Freightliner XCR chassis manufactured by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA).

Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect and revise the battery cable mounting bracket and cable routing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2017.

Campaign 17V497000 — 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 20180518 — exterior lighting

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Newmar Ventana, 2015-2016 Newmar London Aire, and 2013-2017 Newmar Dutch Star motorhomes.

Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the vehicles so that the low beam stays illuminated when the high beam is switched on, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2018.

Campaign 18V245000 — 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

2015 Newmar Dutch Star — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, diesel issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 15V808000 (equipment, latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V803000 (electrical system, latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V252000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V414000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V478000 (engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V721000 (service brakes, electric) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V420000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V497000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V809000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V245000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V198000 (steering) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2015 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 2015 Newmar Dutch Star?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Newmar Dutch Star have?

11 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.