AI Damage2003 Itasca Suncruiser: common problems
Owners of the 2003 Itasca Suncruiser filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 75% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 25% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 3 complaints (75% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 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.
Last week I took the repaired unit to florida and in tampa had a problem with the brakes smoking and the abs light came on. I am taking it back to parkview so they can document the new problems. I have spent over $1,000. For repairs and now it appears it will all have to be done again.
Brake problem on workhouse chassis motorhome. Calipers lockup, apparently do to pins. This is a continuous problem. Replaced all 4 rotor. 4calipers.2 sets brake pads, 4 oil seals, 4 brake hose,2 axle gaskets. All at a cost of $3502.97 I have rotors, calipers.
While driving 60 mph, the contact noticed a vibration in the steering wheel. He turned off the vehicle. When he restarted it, he noticed that the brake pedal was higher than usual and he had to apply extreme pressure to stop the vehicle.
2003 itasca suncruiser motorhome experiences stalling and engine shut down. The vehicle can only be drive 200 miles before it stalls. The vehicle has been taken to several dealer. The vehicle has had three crank sensors replaced.
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 Suncruiser has 3 complaints (18 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Itasca Suncruiser?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (25%), stalls while driving (25%), vibration (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2003 Itasca Suncruiser?
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 2003 Itasca Suncruiser 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 2003 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.