AI Damage2002 Fleetwood Terry: common problems
Owners of the 2002 Fleetwood Terry filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and equipment. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 75% of all complaints
- 2 Equipment 25% of all complaints
- Structure: 3 complaints (75% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (25% of all).
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.
Tl contact owns a 2002 fleetwood terry trailer. The contact stated that there is a metal frame underneath the vehicle with brackets supporting the water tank. While closely inspecting the vehicle, she noticed that the brackets had inadequate welding and support, which caused the bolts to detach.
Dt*: the contact stated while setting up the trailer, the family dog was crushed by the slider. The manufacturer was not alerted. Updated 10/25/2006 - the dog was killed as the bedroom slider was extended.
Consumer fleetwood front tire was rubbing up against the wheel. The consumer believed there was a defect in the way the rv was designed.
Dt: the contact stated after a hurricane this summer there was water on the floor of the trailer. The wheel wells were not sealed properly, allowing water to leak into the trailer. As a result, the floor deteriorated. The contact sealed the floor himself. However, he felt it was unsafe to walk on it.
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 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Terry has 4 complaints (15 years in the data). This year has 4, about 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 2002 Fleetwood Terry?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, equipment. Total complaints: 4.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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.