AI Damage2004 Fleetwood Advantage: common problems
Owners of the 2004 Fleetwood Advantage filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and equipment. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 50% of all complaints
- 2 Equipment 25% of all complaints
- 3 Tires 25% of all complaints
- Structure: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I looked in the rear view mirror and saw the entire trailer lurch to the right, stop and lurch to the left approximately 20 degrees. I stopped, looked and could see nothing wrong. We completed the trip very slowly to our home where the unit is kept. 2.
Samsung microwave recall 03e044 & 04e031. Microwave apparently has suffered more damage that is not covered by this recall and samsung is suggesting that I am responsible for any other parts and labor that is necessary.
Dt: the contact stated the cross members on 2004 wilderness -advantage fifth wheel trailer at the kingpin lost 5 or 6 bolts that connected the front end cap to the chassis. They broke off, and one side was weak. Vehicle was going in for repair tomorrow.
While driving 50 mph rear driver's side tire blew out. As a result, consumer almost lost control of vehicle. The consumer was told that the result of the tire blowout was operation following a loss of air pressure.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Advantage has 3 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Fleetwood Advantage?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, equipment, tires. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: jerking, harsh shifts (25%), tires: bulges, blowouts (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2004 Fleetwood Advantage?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2004 Fleetwood Advantage from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2004 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.