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#BS-1997-FLEBOU-32E3

1997 Fleetwood Bounder

Based on reports from 39 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 39 complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, and 5 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Suspension:frontHIGH

3 owners reported suspension:front issues — failures commonly reported around 34K miles.

!Inspect the Structure:frame And MembersMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K

30–60K

60–90K

90–120K

120–150K

150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (6 reports) • Median: 34K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Suspension:front (3 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

Suspension:front3 (8%)

Other3 (8%)

Structure:frame And Members2 (5%)

Suspension2 (5%)

Power Train:automatic Transmission2 (5%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System2 (5%)

Visibility:glass, Side/rear2 (5%)

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery1 (3%)

1997 Fleetwood Bounder: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Suspension:front Issues

Suspension:front complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1997 Fleetwood Bounder, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 33,674 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 34K-mile mark.

Structure:frame And Members Issues

Structure:frame And Members complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1997 Fleetwood Bounder, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:frame and members-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1997 Fleetwood Bounder, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1997 Fleetwood Bounder, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-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.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1997 Fleetwood Bounder. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (5 recalls)

07V120000May 2007

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES AND TRAVEL TRAILERS 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.

96V220000Feb 1997

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

MISWIRING OF THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMP RECEPTACLE FOR THE REPLACEABLE HALOGEN LAMP CAUSES A NONCOMPLIANCE TO FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

96V236000Jan 1997

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

THE E-Z SLIDE-OUT ROOM CAN OPERATE UNEXPECTEDLY. WATER CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM CONTROL RELAY.

97V178000Oct 1997

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. THE HYDRAULIC HOSES WHICH OPERATE THE LEVELING JACK SYSTEM IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAUSING THE HOSE TO MELT, RELEASING HYDRAULIC FLUID.

98V147000Jul 1998

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOWS DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS," FOR AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL OF TINT.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 39 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1997 Fleetwood Bounder: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Fleetwood Bounder?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1997 Fleetwood Bounder is related to the suspension:front, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1997 Fleetwood Bounder reliable?

The 1997 Fleetwood Bounder has 39 complaints, 2 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 1997 Fleetwood Bounder 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 Fleetwood Bounder have any recalls?

Yes, the 1997 Fleetwood Bounder has 5 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Fleetwood Bounder problems start?

Based on 12 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 33,674 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.

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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