Newmar Kountry Star problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints and 13 recalls on file for the Newmar Kountry Star (2005–2023).
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 13
- Model years
- 8
- Worst year
- —
Complaints by model year
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.
Every Newmar Kountry Star model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kountry Star | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kountry Star | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Steering |
| 2021 Kountry Star | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | Brakes |
| 2020 Kountry Star | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | Body & Structure |
| 2008 Kountry Star | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Kountry Star | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Kountry Star | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Steering |
| 2005 Kountry Star | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
Most common Newmar Kountry Star problem areas (all years)
- Steering4 complaints
- Brakes2 complaints
- Electrical System2 complaints
- Body & Structure1 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech1 complaints
Complaint trend
Newmar Kountry Star recalls
Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the brake lights do not illuminate, other motorists will be unaware of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: The loose bolt could result in the loosening of other caliper bolts. Insufficiently tightened bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: An overheated receiver could cause a fire.
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