1999 Fleetwood Bounder: common problems

Owners of the 1999 Fleetwood Bounder filed 35 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and equipment. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 35

What fails most often

1 Fuel system 20% of all complaints
2 Equipment 17% of all complaints
3 Structure 17% of all complaints
4 Suspension 17% of all complaints
5 Visibility 14% of all complaints
6 Engine and cooling 11% of all complaints
7 Powertrain 9% of all complaints
8 Exterior lighting 6% of all complaints

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

Fuel system: 7 complaints (20% of all).
Equipment: 6 complaints (17% of all).
Structure: 6 complaints (17% of all).
Suspension: 6 complaints (17% of all).
Visibility: 5 complaints (14% of all).

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 35 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

fuel system, fuel smell4 · 11%
windows, sunroof3 · 9%
A/C or heater2 · 6%
loss of power / limp mode2 · 6%
smoke, burning smell, fire2 · 6%
stalls while driving2 · 6%
warning lights, check engine2 · 6%
engine failure or replacement1 · 3%
headlights and tail lights1 · 3%
won't start1 · 3%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
Fuel system	7	0	0
Equipment	6	0	0
Structure	6	0	0
Suspension	6	0	0
Visibility	5	0	0
Engine and cooling	4	0	0
Powertrain	3	0	0
Exterior lighting	2	0	0
Service brakes	2	0	0
Vehicle speed control	2	0	0
Electrical system	1	0	0
Steering	1	0	0
Tires	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.

I was driving the motorhome up the driveway at my home and had noticed very weak braking on my return trip from refueling the vehicle (5 miles) as I pulled into the driveway up a hill and towards my home, I engaged the brakes as I got closer and the pedal pushed right to the floor.
Service brakes · 2015-09-08 · NHTSA complaint #10762073
He noticed smoke coming from the burner housing compartment and also heard a crackling sound in the burner tube. He waited a moment until the crackling stopped. Once the contact arrived home, he located a recall on the internet and found a notice sent by dometic.
Equipment · 2008-07-07 · NHTSA complaint #10233415
1999 fleetwood bounder speed control problem. Consumer states that the dealer told him the parts were not available to fix the recall problem. The dealer offered to disconnect the cruise control, but the consumer declined.
Vehicle speed control · 2007-11-30 · NHTSA complaint #10210590
Tl contact owns a 1999 fleetwood bounder. The contact received a recall notice regarding the vehicle speed control in september of 2007. The dealer and manufacturer stated that the parts were unavailable and they did not know when they would arrive. The contact did not get the speed control deactivated.
Vehicle speed control · 2007-10-02 · NHTSA complaint #10204722
While driving my 1999 motor home on the highway it all of a sudden started to make a very loud popping sound. I pulled over immediately and after puzzling over the problem called aaa to get towed. The motor home was towed to courtesy ford in poulsbo, wa.
Engine and cooling · 2006-02-12 · NHTSA complaint #10150051
The rv had multiple problems such as the windshield falling out, the roof leaked, there was a propane gas leaked which almost caused a fire, the steering system had to much play, the bolts in the u-joint fell out, the wires feeding the alternator were too tight, the left turn signal was inoperative, the power steering…
Equipment · 2004-12-09 · NHTSA complaint #10008673
Rear axle is over loaded, causing premature wear of axle. When the rv was load with normal cargo (fuel, water and consumers belongings) the rear axle was overweight which caused poor handling. A recall was issued related to this problem but the consumer vehicle was not included in the recall (99v013000).
Structure · 2003-09-05 · NHTSA complaint #10038304
I thought it was a faulty fuel pump. I replaced the fuel pump and the problem persisted. I took the motorhome to a dealer (carolina coach & camper in hickory, nc). Their service dept. Determined the problem was a hose leak from the pick-up tube in the gas tank to the gas line to the generator.
Fuel system · 2003-06-18 · NHTSA complaint #10023325

When owners complained

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

19998
20009
20013
20024
20033
20041
20051
20062
20072
20081
20101
20151

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 6,335 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 17% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Bounder has 9 complaints (36 years in the data). This year has 35, above average.

What to check before buying

Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.

Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Fleetwood Bounder?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, equipment, structure. Total complaints: 35. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (11%), windows, sunroof (9%), A/C or heater (6%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1999 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 1999 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.

Other 1999 models

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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.