2004 Fleetwood Fiesta: common problems
Owners of the 2004 Fleetwood Fiesta filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- Service brakes: 4 complaints (100% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 4 | 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 experienced seizing of the brakes in mu 2004 fleetwood fiesta. It is my understanding that there is already a recall on this problem. The problem did not present until this year. The rv has very low miles, but was taken care of and in excellent condition.
Their evaluation found that the pedal linkage as well as the calipers had corrosion causing binding. They recommended cleaning and lubricating the linkage and calipers as well as flushing , refilling and bleeding the system. I authorized the work at a final cost of $800.
While driving at 60 mph abs light illuminated on the dash board. Consumer depressed the brakes, and lost control of the vehicle, nearly causing an accident.
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 Fiesta has 3 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Fleetwood Fiesta?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: rust, corrosion (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2004 Fleetwood Fiesta?
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 Fiesta 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
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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.