1998 Newmar Mountain Aire
Only 2 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 2 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 |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
1 of 2 total reports mentions: visibility.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WOULD NOT REMAIN TIGHTLY SECURED WITHIN THE FRAME.
NHTSA ODI report, 20110809
1 of 2 total reports mentions: steering.
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CHECKED YOUR WEB SITE FOR RECALL ON MY MOTORHOME THERE IS A RECALL ON STEERING GEAR BRACKET' I CALLED NEWMAR WAS FIRST TOLD TO TAKE MOTORHOME TO MID TN IN NASHVILLE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20160822
SAFETY TIMELINE
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 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 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 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
1998 Newmar Mountain Aire — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 08V025000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
- Verify recall 07V075000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V829000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V809000 (equipment) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 1998 Newmar Mountain Aire 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 1998 Newmar Mountain Aire?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 Newmar Mountain Aire have?
4 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.