2003 Newmar Kountry Star
Only 6 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 6 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 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
3 of 6 total reports mention: equipment.
INJURYShow complaint excerpts
LTR FM JACKIE AND WILLIAM AMBURGEY (WA) CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THEIR DEFECTIVE 2003 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR MOTORHOME, INTERIOR STEP COLLAPSED.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV HAD A MECHANISM THAT LIFTED THE STEP TO FLOOR LEVEL, WHEN SHE STOOD UP,...
NHTSA ODI report, 20031210
TL* - THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL 06E076000 ON DOMETIC REFRIDGERATOR RM 3862. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE CALLED THE TOLL FREE NUMBER PROVIDED BY DOMETIC ,AND THAT HE WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO FOR HIM.
NHTSA ODI report, 20070102
1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure.
INJURYShow complaint excerpts
THE INTERIOR STEPS COLLAPSED IN THE MOTORHOME. *MR *TT WHILE STANDING THE FLOOR COLLAPSED AND THE CONSUMER FELL INTO THE STAIRWELL. TT *JB
NHTSA ODI report, 20030701
1 of 6 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.
1 of 6 total reports mentions: service brakes.
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CALIPERS ON FRONT AND REAR WHEELS HAVE LOCKED UP AFTER SITTING OVER WINTER. BRAKES OVER HEATED WHEN VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN SHORT DISTANCE IN CITY. WILL NEED SERVICE AT MY LOCATION AS I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A SERVICE CENTER
NHTSA ODI report, 20170706
1 of 6 total reports mentions: equipment.
SAFETY TIMELINE
ON CERTAIN DIESEL PUSHER, AND CLASS A MOTORHOMES, A BRACKET SECURING THE TV IN PLACE IN THE FRONT OVERHEAD CABINET ABOVE THE DRIVER MAY NOT SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE TV.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TV FROM THE FRONT OVERHEAD CABINET AND REPLACE THE INSTALLATION BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 31, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN
Campaign 02V198000 — check if this car was fixed
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
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
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT WHEELS, THE RIMS MAY HAVE POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE WHEEL RIM AND DISC.
Remedy: NEWMAR IS WORKING WITH TREDIT TIRE TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE RIMS REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-7791.
Campaign 05V391000 — check if this car was fixed
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
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
NEWMAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 AND 2004 MOTOR HOMES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE TRAILERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 5, 2002 AND APRIL 3, 2003, EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. T
Remedy: NEWMAR IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE REMEDY CAMPAIGN WILL BE CONDUCTED BY NORCOLD. THE SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON OCTOBER 19, 20
Campaign 09V324000 — 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
CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAY" AND STANDARD NO.
Remedy: WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773 OR NEWMAR AT 574-773-7719.
Campaign 05V109000 — check if this car was fixed
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
2003 Newmar Kountry Star — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for equipment issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 05V109000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 08V025000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
- Verify recall 02V198000 (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 05V391000 (wheels) has been completed.
- Verify recall 07V075000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 09V217000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 09V324000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V809000 (equipment) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2003 Newmar Kountry 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 2003 Newmar Kountry Star?
The most-reported component is equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 Newmar Kountry 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.