AI Damage2008 Fleetwood Tradition: common problems
Owners of the 2008 Fleetwood Tradition filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about equipment and suspension. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Equipment 100% of all complaints
- 2 Suspension 100% of all complaints
- Equipment: 3 complaints (100% of all).
- Suspension: 3 complaints (100% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 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.
2008 fleetwood american tradition front axle problem. The consumer learned that his rv was over the specified maximum weight of 14,600 lbs. The consumer stated the rv was 640 lbs overweight. This was with full fuel, 1/2 water and empty holding tanks.
2008 fleetwood american tradition front axle problem. The motorhome will not carry the manufacturer's certified cargo carrying capacity and presents a very dangerous situation. The design and rating of the front axle was not sufficient to allow for the usual and intended use of the motorhome.
2008 fleetwood american tradition front weight problem. The consumer stated the motorhome was overweight on the front axle by 700lbs. To meet the actual front weight of 15,300lbs, the tire pressure would need to be 125lbs. But the rim has a maximum cold pressure rating of 120lbs.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Fleetwood Tradition?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: equipment, suspension. Total complaints: 3.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2008 Fleetwood Tradition?
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 2008 Fleetwood Tradition 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 2008 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.