1999 Newmar Dutch Star problems & reliability
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Newmar Dutch Star, alongside 6 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tires → | 10 | 43% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 13% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 9% |
| Visibility | 2 | 9% |
| Engine | 1 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 4% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% |
| Structure | 1 | 4% |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 11 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“While on a downgrade with the engine brake engaged and in 4th gear, at about 1900 rpm, the side mounted fan exploded sending plastic and metal parts out the rear of the motorhome showering the vehicle being towed and another vehicle following behind. Upon inspection the fan, which is driven by a hydraulic pump, was…”
Engine · filed Jul 19, 2019
“Had bad fuel leak caused by use of ultra low sulfer diesel fuel.(uldf). Replaced fuel transfer (lift) pump p/n 4935007 old pumpwas available. *ak”
Fuel System, Diesel · filed Jun 11, 2007
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 newmar dutch star. The contact took the vehicle to the service center for regular preventive maintenance, and also because he noticed the shut off switch for the electrical system malfunctioned. The service center stated that a fire previously occurred because the wiring melted. The contact…”
Electrical System · filed May 1, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
2 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1999 Newmar Dutch Star.
If the coach's HWH leveling system has intermittent issues when operating, check for corrosion or loose mounting bolts. Torque the mounting bolts (if needed) to 30 ft. pounds. A ground cable may also be installed to…
PIB 494 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 28, 2017
Newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes built on spartan chassis. This recall is the result of information provided to newmar by spartan motors. Nhtsa…
TSB 439 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 11, 2016
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 1999 Newmar Dutch Star has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 1999 Newmar Dutch Star?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.