AI Damage1998 Fleetwood Terry: common problems
Owners of the 1998 Fleetwood Terry filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and equipment. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 50% of all complaints
- 2 Equipment 33% of all complaints
- Structure: 3 complaints (50% of all).
- Equipment: 2 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The vehicle was taken in for repair and the dealer installed a heat shield to protect the trailer from catching fire. On june 15, 2008, the contact noticed coolant leaking from the refrigerator. The dealer stated that the unit needed to be replaced.
Tl contact owns a 1998 fleetwood terry trailer. The contact noticed fluid leaking underneath the trailer and a stress fracture on the frame's cross member. The grey water tank detached from the vehicle , but the contact was able to reattach the tank and brackets. The vehicle was taken to a welding shop for repair.
Dt*: the contact stated the samsung microwave caught on fire. The previous owners informed the contact the microwave could come on by itself at times. The contact smelled something burning and noticed smoke coming from the microwave. There is an nhtsa recall # 03v452000, regarding the equipment.
I have a structural defect in the king pin area of my fleetwood terry travel trailer.I took my trairler to an authrized repair shop for fleetwood as I was instructed to do by fleetwood represinative.
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 13,278 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Terry has 4 complaints (15 years in the data). This year has 6, above average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Fleetwood Terry?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, equipment. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (33%), overheating, coolant loss (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1998 Fleetwood Terry?
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 1998 Fleetwood Terry 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 1998 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.