AI Damage2003 Newmar American Star: common problems
Owners of the 2003 Newmar American Star filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about tires and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Tires 67% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 33% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 33% of all complaints
- Tires: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 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.
While driving 65 mph, the engine started to overheat. The abs warning indicator illuminated after the failure. The contact called the newmar manufacturer and was advised to have the vehicle inspected. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brakes needed to be replaced.
Tl contact owns a 2003 newmar american star rv (tow behind). The vehicle has continental general, size 29575r225 tires. The contact stated that on three separate occasions, the driver side rear, passenger side front, and rear tread separated from the tires. Newmar informed the contact to go to sears.
2003 american star trailer. The tread separated from the tires. Customer states the tread separated 3 times on different tires. The third tread separation caused body damage to the vehicle. The consumer was informed that the tires were not the appropriate size for the weight of the travel trailer.
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 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the American Star has 3 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Newmar American Star?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: tires, engine, service brakes. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: overheating, coolant loss (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2003 Newmar American Star?
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 Newmar American Star 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
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.