2007 Fleetwood Discovery: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Fleetwood Discovery filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and equipment. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 50% of all complaints
- 2 Equipment 25% of all complaints
- 3 Visibility 25% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Visibility: 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
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 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.
Various windows in the coach are cloudy and can not be cleaned , impairing vision. I have tried to clean them but it appears to be in between the window panes. I was pulling off of the freeway off ramp and when I went to turn on to the main road, I was nearly t-boned by an 18 wheeler.
Notice by fleetwood about the battery cable recall. Tried to get it fixed at rnr rv in liberty lake washington. They did not have parts, but ordered the parts. We are full time rvers and were unable to take the motor home back. They gave us the parts.
We have a 2007 fleetwood discovery. It has had some electrical problems that were repaired while it was still under warranty. We had not had any problems with it since nov 2008. In june while camping my husband went to open an outside bin and got shocked.
The sales dealer was unable to make changes due to the seatbelt requirements for the coach. The manufacturer was notified. Manufacturer: fleetwood. Model: discovery, 39v. Updated 12/28/06. Jb
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 Discovery has 7 complaints (19 years in the data). This year has 4, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Other years of this model
- Discovery 19963 sources
- Discovery 199713 sources
- Discovery 199818 sources
- Discovery 199916 sources
- Discovery 20009 sources
- Discovery 20019 sources
- Discovery 20036 sources
- Discovery 200412 sources
- Discovery 200517 sources
- Discovery 20069 sources
- Discovery 20083 sources
- Discovery 20207 sources
- Discovery 20215 sources
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Fleetwood Discovery?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, equipment, visibility. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: headlights and tail lights (25%), seat belts (25%), windows, sunroof (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Fleetwood Discovery?
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 2007 Fleetwood Discovery 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 2007 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.