Newmar Dutch Star problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 60 owner complaints and 58 recalls on file for the Newmar Dutch Star (2005–2023). The 2019 Dutch Star has the most serious complaints, most often about lighting.

Complaints: 60
Recalls: 58
Model years: 19
Worst year: 2019

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Newmar Dutch Star model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Newmar Dutch Star years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

2019 Newmar Dutch Star — 20 complaints; top problem: Lighting
2018 Newmar Dutch Star — 15 complaints; top problem: Engine

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2022 (0 complaints).

Every Newmar Dutch Star model year

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Top problem
2023 Dutch Star	2	3	Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2022 Dutch Star	0	9	—
2021 Dutch Star	6	13	Wheels & Tires
2020 Dutch Star	6	10	Electrical System
2019 Dutch Star	20	11	Lighting
2018 Dutch Star	15	15	Engine
2017 Dutch Star	5	18	Engine
2016 Dutch Star	3	11	Visibility & Wipers
2015 Dutch Star	1	11	Engine
2014 Dutch Star	2	14	Engine
2013 Dutch Star	0	8	—
2012 Dutch Star	0	6	—
2011 Dutch Star	0	6	—
2010 Dutch Star	0	6	—
2009 Dutch Star	0	5	—
2008 Dutch Star	0	6	—
2007 Dutch Star	0	4	—
2006 Dutch Star	0	2	—
2005 Dutch Star	0	3	—

Complaint trend

Complaints about the Newmar Dutch Star received by NHTSA each month.

Newmar Dutch Star recalls

Recall 24V019000Jan 17, 2024160 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023
Risk: A loose or detached seat assembly increases the risk of injury.
Recall 22V748000Oct 7, 202232 vehiclesModel years 2023
Risk: Brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 22V584000Aug 4, 20221,060 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Recall 22V583000Aug 4, 202292 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Recall 22V234000Apr 11, 20224,961 vehiclesModel years 2019–2022
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Recall 22V166000Mar 17, 20221,277 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022
Risk: Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V700000Sep 9, 20211,554 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021
Risk: A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information such as the vehicle's speed and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V642000Aug 17, 2021140 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Recall 21V604000Aug 4, 2021169 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Recall 21V571000Jul 27, 20214,106 vehiclesModel years 2018–2021
Risk: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Recall 21V506000Jul 2, 20211,737 vehiclesModel years 2017–2021
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Recall 21V372000May 20, 20211,294 vehiclesModel years 2017–2022
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Recall 21V258000Apr 13, 202119 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: Disengagement of the steering output shaft may result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V182000Mar 17, 2021141 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: Malfunctioning brake lights can fail to alert other motorists of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, brakes remaining unintentionally engaged on a towed vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V088000Feb 18, 2021253 vehiclesModel years 2020–2022
Risk: Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V082000Feb 17, 20211,370 vehiclesModel years 2017–2021
Risk: If the brake lights do not illuminate, other motorists will be unaware of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 20V719000Nov 20, 2020710 vehiclesModel years 2020
Risk: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Recall 20V594000Sep 29, 202048 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: If the front jacks fail, an unexpected drop can occur, increasing the risk of an injury.
Recall 20V509000Aug 27, 2020732 vehiclesModel years 2019
Risk: Glare can reduce the driver's visibility of the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 20V421000Jul 21, 20203,202 vehiclesModel years 2017–2020
Risk: Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 19V426000Jun 7, 20192,003 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019
Risk: Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 19V381000May 20, 201940 vehiclesModel years 2020
Risk: An increase in stopping distance without warning increases the risk of crash.
Recall 19V257000Mar 29, 2019476 vehiclesModel years 2018
Risk: An overheated power supply can increase the risk of a fire.
Recall 18V650000Sep 20, 2018123 vehiclesModel years 2019
Risk: If the brake pedal does not properly release, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V518000Aug 6, 2018239 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019
Risk: If the door opens during transit, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.

Other Newmar models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology