AI Damage2000 Fleetwood Storm: common problems
Owners of the 2000 Fleetwood Storm filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and equipment. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 40% of all complaints
- 2 Equipment 20% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 20% of all complaints
- 4 Suspension 20% of all complaints
- 5 Visibility 20% of all complaints
- 6 Wheels 20% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Visibility: 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 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.
Also, the brakes and power steering failed. After the vehicle sat for fifteen minutes it started right up.
After driving twenty minutes, the right wheel popped, squealed, and the vehicle pulled to the right extremely strong. It was difficult to control the vehicle. Two separate mechanics stated the problem was that the wheels weren't properly greased at the factory.
Consumer wrapped a locking cable around the spare tire because it did not look secure, there is nothing for the spare except for a shelf, while driving, the spare tire fell off almost causing an accident, fleetwood stated the warranty was voided due to the cable being added, however consumer states the cable added…
Unit has had carbon monoxide leak since new. Exhaust odor evident throughout unit when generator is in operation. Repairs were attempted by local dealer and at the factory. Fleetwood records will show failed co tests multiple times, (either 4 or 5).
After 2,000 miles front tires wore down to the steel belts. Consumer was walking toward front of motorhome and noticed steel belts hanging out. A tire dealer said vehicle was out of alignment.
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 14,282 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Storm has 3 complaints (15 years in the data). This year has 5, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Fleetwood Storm?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, equipment, structure. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: knocking, grinding or other noise (20%), steering or power steering problems (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2000 Fleetwood Storm?
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 2000 Fleetwood Storm 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 2000 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.