AI Damage2004 Fleetwood Southwind 32VS: common problems
Owners of the 2004 Fleetwood Southwind 32VS filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Visibility 60% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 20% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 20% of all complaints
- 4 Equipment 20% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 20% of all complaints
- 6 Structure 20% of all complaints
- Visibility: 3 complaints (60% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 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.
All dual pane windows are fogged up. Can not see out of passenger side window when sunlight is directly on it. Drivers window also fogged up and very difficult to see through. All other windows in living area also beginning to fog up.
On my way home from limestone texas around labor day2009 the left front brake caliper locked up ,brake pedal was soft and went to the floor,abs light came on and upon looking at the brake caliper from the outside it was glowing red from the heat,same as the right side did previously.ms thomas has informed me there is…
I am trying to find information on my segi windows. I have a 2004 fleetwood southwind 32vs. All my dual pane windows are clouding up to the extent that it is becoming a safety issue.
The seals in the dual pane windows a failing and letting air in causing them to discolor and are to see out of. A cloud or discoloration is inside the panes. Fleetwood says out of warranty,order all new windows or have a glass co. Look at them. Glass co. Says nothing can be done except to replace.
Dt: carbon monoxide gas leaked into the cabin of the vehicle. The jacks that level the motorhome would not retract properly. The jack problem is an on going problem. There was also excessive wind noise in the cabin. The cluster would go out. There was a tear in the roof and water was coming in the motor home.
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 14,283 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
What to check before buying
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Fleetwood Southwind 32VS?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: visibility, electrical system, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: windows, sunroof (60%), fuel system, fuel smell (20%), warning lights, check engine (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2004 Fleetwood Southwind 32VS?
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 Southwind 32VS 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 2026-11-06.