2004 Newmar Kountry Star

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2004 Newmar Kountry Star
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:01:42.542Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Newmar Kountry Star Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 1994: 0 complaints 1994 1995: 0 complaints 1996: 1 complaints 1997: 0 complaints 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1999: 1 complaints 2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 8 complaints 2002: 7 complaints 2003: 6 complaints 2003 2004: 6 complaints 2004 2005: 3 complaints 2006: 1 complaints 2006 2007: 3 complaints 2008: 0 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 1 complaints 2022: 3 complaints 2023: 0 complaints 2023
2004: 6 complaints
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YearComplaints
19940
19950
19961
19970
19980
19991
20003
20018
20027
20036
20046
20053
20061
20073
20080
20202
20211
20223
20230

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STEERING

3 of 6 total reports mention: steering.

SUSPENSION

2 of 6 total reports mention: suspension.

SUSPENSION

1 of 6 total reports mentions: suspension.

SEATS

1 of 6 total reports mentions: seats.

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RECREATIONAL VEHICLE'S REAR SEATS ARE NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE CHASSIS. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT IN AN EVENT OF A COLLISION OR ROLL OVER THE SEATS WOULD NOT STAY IN POSITION. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040830

EQUIPMENT

1 of 6 total reports mentions: equipment.

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RECREATIONAL VEHICLE'S REAR SEATS ARE NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE CHASSIS. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT IN AN EVENT OF A COLLISION OR ROLL OVER THE SEATS WOULD NOT STAY IN POSITION. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040830

SAFETY TIMELINE

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 20040528 — seat belts

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

R 20041001 — seat belts

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

R 20081023 — equipment

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

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 20110406 — equipment

NEWMAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL REC

Remedy: NEWMAR IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUST

Campaign 10V434000 — 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 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

R Date not on file — electrical system

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Newmar Kountry Star — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V263000 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V109000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V019000 (service brakes, air) 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 09V217000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V434000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V809000 (equipment) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2004 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 2004 Newmar Kountry Star?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Newmar Kountry 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.