AI DamageNewmar Essex: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Newmar Essex across 12 model years: — owner complaints and 50 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- ATC/KIB update for Dometic
- The ATC OASIS-GEN1-1A (Newmar # 165355) controller will randomly fail to turn a furnace blower ON or OFF…
- There is a possible condition where the exterior entrance door handle mechanism can bypass the inside…
- The front upper cap may need to be braced under the windshield
- Winegard has identified an issue with some Trav’ler Pro products when the auto-stow feature is enabled
- The Shyft Group Inc
- Newmar Corporation Service Department was made aware of a Captain Chair Pedestal manufactured by Villa…
- Newmar working with Xantrex has discovered some Freedom SW 3012 units experience a communication lock-up…
- Xantrex solar controller
- Due to ITR releasing a technical bulletin MTB-229-20, Newmar has released a recall bulletin NHTSA # 22V…
- Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in specific…
- Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in specific…
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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 2026-11-04.