AI Damage2004 Newmar Scottsdale: common problems
Owners of the 2004 Newmar Scottsdale filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and electronic stability control. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 20% of all complaints
- 2 Electronic stability control 20% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 20% of all complaints
- 4 Exterior lighting 20% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 20% of all complaints
- 6 Structure 20% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Electronic stability control: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 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.
Tl contact owns a 2004 newmar scottsdale rv. The contact stated that the brakes were failing. Recall number 50901-c and nhtsa campaign id number 09v217000 (service brakes, hydraulic) state that the brakes will lock up and not release until they cool off. The brakes are located on a 2003 workhorse chassis.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the air intake located next to the engine consumes water in rainy weather which causes the engine to stall without warning. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who installed a bonnet around the air intake which extended the air intake.
Dt the contact owns a 2004 newmar scottsdale. The motor home is on a workhorse chassis, and the instrument panel is supplied with a workhorse chassis , under the speedometer there is a led display panel which it tells the contact what gear he in as well as other data.
At any speed, when vehicle hits a bump in the road it will cause the vehicle to pitch back and forth and rock from side to side. Dealer claims that this is normal, and suggests that the consumer break the vehicle in. This pitching and rocking problem occurred several times since ownership of the vehicle.
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 14,282 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Scottsdale has 3 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 5, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Electronic stability control. ABS/ESC sensors, steering angle, codes after suspension repair.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Newmar Scottsdale?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, electronic stability control, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (20%), stalls while driving (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2004 Newmar Scottsdale?
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 Newmar Scottsdale 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
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.