AI Damage1997 Fleetwood Avion: common problems
Owners of the 1997 Fleetwood Avion filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about equipment and structure. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Equipment 20% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 20% of all complaints
- 3 Suspension 20% of all complaints
- Equipment: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Tl contact owns a 1997 fleetwood avion 375w. The contact stated that he is experiencing the same failure as noted in recall # 99v294000 (trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly).
Landing gear (front legs) continually stripping it's gears.
While pulling 5th wheel trailer, supporting crossmembers that hold trailer to truck split. Please provide further details. Model no. Of trailer 375w.
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 14,282 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Avion has 2 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 5, above average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Fleetwood Avion?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: equipment, structure, suspension. Total complaints: 5.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1997 Fleetwood Avion?
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 1997 Fleetwood Avion 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 1997 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.