AI Damage2004 Fleetwood Terry: common problems
Owners of the 2004 Fleetwood Terry filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and equipment. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 9
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 44% of all complaints
- 2 Equipment 33% of all complaints
- 3 Suspension 11% of all complaints
- 4 Tires 11% of all complaints
- Structure: 4 complaints (44% of all).
- Equipment: 3 complaints (33% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (11% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (11% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 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.
The frame of my fifth wheel camping trailer broke in two where the king pin box is welded in the front while I was towing it on the highway. I was towing at approximately 60 mph when I went over an overpass with an uneven lip at its edge which caused the failure.
2004 terry trailer w/ dometic refrigerator model 2852 serial# 605-03267. Item was recalled for defect but was never notified of this until failure of component. Dometic refusing to repair refrigerator. Due to the leakage of ammonia this is a safety hazard.
While driving 55 mph the fire alarms in the trailer were activated. After examining the vehicle the contact noticed that the rear passenger tire was rubbing against the tire wheel well causing smoke to accumulate. The fire department was not notified. The failure was not diagnosed and there were no prior warnings.
The contact stated that the trailer caught fire and was completely destroyed. A utility building also sustained damage. The fire department and the insurance investigator stated that the refrigerator was the cause of the failure. There were no injuries and a fire report was filed.
My husband remembered someone told him about their rv catching on fire as result of the frig catching on fire. We called dometic service center, listened to a recording which stated a recall on all '04-'06 frig's with particular model/serial numbers to look for any leaks with yellow residue on back side of the unit or…
Dt*: the contact stated that the center support between the axle broke which caused the camper to shift 3 inches and added friction to the tires. There was a nhtsa recall, # 05v289000 , regarding the structure. The vin was not included in the recall.
Dt: caller said that travel trailer came from the factory with a bent axle and axle alignment. Caller said vehicle jumped around the road. Dealer fixed the problem. Manufacturer paid dealer for the repairs. Caller was concerned about vehicle safety on the road.
Dt: contact had three blowouts on three different occasions on trailer. Contact states the trailer was not over loaded, and he was going the speed limit. The vin number and other information was not available.
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 11,366 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 31% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Terry has 4 complaints (15 years in the data). This year has 9, above average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Fleetwood Terry?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, equipment, suspension. Total complaints: 9. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2004 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 2004 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 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 2026-11-05.