AI Damage1997 Fleetwood Jamboree: common problems
Owners of the 1997 Fleetwood Jamboree filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about tires and vehicle speed control. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 10
What fails most often
- 1 Tires 90% of all complaints
- 2 Vehicle speed control 10% of all complaints
- Tires: 9 complaints (90% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 1 complaints (10% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 10 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 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.
Heading home I had a complete blowout on the left inside rear. Roseville firestone dealer refused to do anything about the tire. The manager on duty suggested I file a complaint with corporate regarding the blowouts and any damage to the vehicle.
Consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway and vehicle started shaking and vibrating due to left front tire tread separation from wheel. Firestone, lt, 22575r/16d. *akthe right front tire also seaparated.
Consumer stated the tire tread separation caused damage to the sewage holding tank .
Cruise control would not release when applying the brakes or pressing the button on the steering wheel. Speed was set at 60 and continued to climb. Motorhome slowed down enough by applying the brakes. Driver was able to pull to the shoulder and shut off engine.
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 10,921 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 30% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Jamboree has 3 complaints (21 years in the data). This year has 10, above average.
What to check before buying
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Fleetwood Jamboree?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: tires, vehicle speed control. Total complaints: 10. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: tires: bulges, blowouts (10%), vibration (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1997 Fleetwood Jamboree?
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 1997 Fleetwood Jamboree 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 1997 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.