AI Damage2001 Fleetwood Mallard: common problems
Owners of the 2001 Fleetwood Mallard filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about equipment and suspension. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Equipment 67% of all complaints
- 2 Suspension 33% of all complaints
- Equipment: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 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.
Tl contact owns a 2001 fleetwood mallard 27g. The contact stated that the leaf spring rests on top of the axle, serving as a shock suspender. The brackets that hold the leaf spring have failed four times since the vehicle was purchased. The contact has pictures. No other vehicle information was available.
Found bottom of frame broken at weld for center axle spring support causing center portion of frame to begin buckling.
Consumer received the recall part for a samsung microwave model mr5492wol, but no instructions. Consumer called [phone] and the consumer representative indicated there was not a technician available until after december 12, 2003.
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 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Mallard has 2 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Fleetwood Mallard?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: equipment, suspension. Total complaints: 3.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2001 Fleetwood Mallard?
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 2001 Fleetwood Mallard 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 2001 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.