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#BS-1998-DAMCHA-6D36

1998 Damon ChallengerProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 10 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
10
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
1
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 10 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail PipeHIGH

1 owners reported engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe issues — failures commonly reported around 36K miles.

!Inspect the LightsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe1 (10%)
Lights1 (10%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission1 (10%)
Seats1 (10%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip1 (10%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages1 (10%)
Structure:body1 (10%)
Structure:frame And Members1 (10%)

1998 Damon Challenger: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1998 Damon Challenger, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 35,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 36K-mile mark.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1998 Damon Challenger, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1998 Damon Challenger, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seats Issues

Seats complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1998 Damon Challenger, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

07V130000Jun 2007

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS AND MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

98V213000Sep 1998

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A AND C MOTOR HOMES. THE HARDWARE USED TO SECURE THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) TANK WAS NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY.

99V202000Aug 1999

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. A GENERATOR MUFFLER STRAP WAS OMITTED DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

SQ99013OpenOpened May 1999

OMITTED EXHAUST HANGER

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 10 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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1998 Damon Challenger: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Damon Challenger?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1998 Damon Challenger is related to the engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1998 Damon Challenger reliable?
The 1998 Damon Challenger has 10 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1998 Damon Challenger problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1998 Damon Challenger have any recalls?
Yes, the 1998 Damon Challenger has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Damon Challenger problems start?
Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 35,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 1998 Damon Challenger data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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