1990 Fleetwood Bounder: common problems

Owners of the 1990 Fleetwood Bounder filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 12

What fails most often

1 Steering 42% of all complaints
2 Electrical system 25% of all complaints
3 Suspension 25% of all complaints
4 Engine and cooling 17% of all complaints
5 Service brakes 17% of all complaints
6 Structure 17% of all complaints
7 Vehicle speed control 17% of all complaints
8 Equipment 8% of all complaints

Circle size and colour show each component’s share of NHTSA complaints. Schematic only, not a drawing of the exact model.

Steering: 5 complaints (42% of all).
Electrical system: 3 complaints (25% of all).
Suspension: 3 complaints (25% of all).
Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (17% of all).
Service brakes: 2 complaints (17% of all).

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 12 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

smoke, burning smell, fire2 · 17%
steering or power steering problems2 · 17%
fuel system, fuel smell1 · 8%
tires: bulges, blowouts1 · 8%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
Steering	5	0	0
Electrical system	3	0	0
Suspension	3	0	0
Engine and cooling	2	0	0
Service brakes	2	0	0
Structure	2	0	0
Vehicle speed control	2	0	0
Equipment	1	0	0
Fuel system	1	0	0
Powertrain	1	0	0
Tires	1	0	0
Visibility	1	0	0
Wheels	1	0	0
Other	1	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.

I have a 1990 fleetwood bounder 32' that I purchased from a private owner. Both of my windshields are popping out. The glass repair place that I took it to said that they have had several of them and they can not get them back in place.
Visibility · 2003-12-24 · NHTSA complaint #10051063
While traveling on the turnpike, motorhome lost its right rear outside dual tire from the axle, the tire struck the right rear of the motorhome causing damage to the right side of camper which has a five inch hole from the tire, it was discovered that the center rim wore out resulting in the rear outer tire to break…
Wheels · 2002-05-14 · NHTSA complaint #562274
I bought the rv from landrys they were informed from me that the suspension was broke they said they knew nothing of it basically I had to buy it as is or walk back to minn morryde said they would send me parts for free but I have been told there was a recall and it should have been fixed from the factory.
Suspension · 2001-06-18 · NHTSA complaint #746457
Owner had numerous power brake boosters replaced which was not the problem.owner states power steering pump hose caused brake booster to go out. Also ,steering failure, hose appears to get crimped, causing fluids to backup.owner is very concerned about the problem.
Steering · 1997-12-18 · NHTSA complaint #818947
When parking the vehicle and cutting off the igniton switch the engine continues to run and the switch is in the off position.
Electrical system · 1997-09-09 · NHTSA complaint #816182
Steering wheel retaining clip, that ensures the nut holding steering wheel to steering shaft does not come off steering shaft, has been missing, causing loss of steering control prior to/after recall repairs (92v-052).
Steering · 1997-01-27 · NHTSA complaint #808211
Structure/frame and members to the body cracked, the parts are not heavy enough, cracked while driving, mfr. Of the mor-ryde co.
Structure · 1996-12-20 · NHTSA complaint #806618
Flames come up the carburetor inside the cocah and out the tail pipe right at the passenger's side door. Michelin tires, radial, 8r195xzalrf, experienced blowout in the middle on the side. Tag axle twists and rubs brakes causing lock up, bushings keep falling out. Steering column faulty.
Steering · 1995-11-28 · NHTSA complaint #975563

When owners complained

NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.

19952
19961
19974
19992
20011
20021
20031

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 10,160 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 28% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Bounder has 9 complaints (36 years in the data). This year has 12, above average.

What to check before buying

Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.

Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Fleetwood Bounder?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: steering, electrical system, suspension. Total complaints: 12. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (17%), steering or power steering problems (17%), fuel system, fuel smell (8%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1990 Fleetwood Bounder?

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 1990 Fleetwood Bounder 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.

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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.