AI Damage1997 Fleetwood Savanna: common problems
Owners of the 1997 Fleetwood Savanna filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- Suspension: 3 complaints (100% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 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 consumer stated that the rear axle and springs had separated and rear tire was pushed up against the front tire. The hanger had torn loose from the frame rail and caused the separation, consumer was informed by an rv dealer that the damage was related to the welding by the manufacturer.
Left hanger had torn loose from the frame and rail, causing rear axle and springs to separate, the left rear tire was pushed up against the left front tire, upon inspection all other hangers showed signs of cracking, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Welds that hold brackets in place on axle leaf broke, causing axle and springs to separate. Further inspection revealed that all four brackets had incompetent welding and were cracking away from the frame, the left rear tire rubbed against the left front tire causing damage to the tread of the right front tire.
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 17,152 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Savanna has 2 complaints (4 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 1997 Fleetwood Savanna?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: suspension. Total complaints: 3.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1997 Fleetwood Savanna?
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 Savanna 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
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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 2026-11-06.