AI Damage1999 Fleetwood Flair: common problems
Owners of the 1999 Fleetwood Flair filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and equipment. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 33% of all complaints
- 2 Equipment 17% of all complaints
- 3 Exterior lighting 17% of all complaints
- 4 Steering 17% of all complaints
- 5 Structure 17% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 2 complaints (33% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 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.
The leaked gasoline may not be detected and may pose a risk of a vehicle fire if ignited from exposure to flame, sparks, hot surfaces, etc. The part of the hose over the tank is inaccessible and cannot be easily changed.
Consumer would like reimbursement for replacing defective refrigerator by dometic. Consumer states he had the refrigerator replaced before the recall was received and wants to be reimbursed. ** the consumer stated the refrgertor stopped cooling and there was a strong ammonia odor.
Nar 06/05/2003 the consumer had a large leak in the fuel line causing damage to the motor.
While driving the cab mount that connects to the frame broke and caused temporary loss of control. The dealership indicated that the mount broke because of too much stress on the weld.
Head lamps sockets are not wired correctly causing low beams inoperable. Yh
3-4 inches of play in the wheel is too much. In a windy situation you must turn the wheel that far to countesteer and by that time you have nearly changed lanes. Ford has replaced the steering gear box and tells me that ist is within specs.
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 13,278 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Flair has 2 complaints (27 years in the data). This year has 6, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Fleetwood Flair?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, equipment, exterior lighting. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1999 Fleetwood Flair?
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 Flair 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
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.