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#BS-1997-DAMULT-423B

1997 Damon Ultrasport

Based on reports from 5 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 5 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit BreakersHIGH

1 owners reported electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers issues — failures commonly reported around 64K miles.

!Inspect the Structure:frame And MembersMED

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: Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers1 (20%)

Structure:frame And Members1 (20%)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip1 (20%)

Tires:tread/belt1 (20%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine1 (20%)

1997 Damon Ultrasport: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers Issues

Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 1997 Damon Ultrasport, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 64,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 64K-mile mark.

Structure:frame And Members Issues

Structure:frame And Members complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 1997 Damon Ultrasport, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:frame and members-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 1997 Damon Ultrasport, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Tires:tread/belt Issues

Tires:tread/belt complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 1997 Damon Ultrasport, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to tires:tread/belt-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 (2 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.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 5 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1997 Damon Ultrasport: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Damon Ultrasport?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1997 Damon Ultrasport is related to the electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1997 Damon Ultrasport reliable?

The 1997 Damon Ultrasport has 5 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 1 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 1997 Damon Ultrasport 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 1997 Damon Ultrasport have any recalls?

Yes, the 1997 Damon Ultrasport has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Damon Ultrasport problems start?

Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 64,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

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.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

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