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#BS-1987-FLESOU-718E

1987 Fleetwood Southwind

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

Complaints
5
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
0
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

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

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

1 owners reported steering issues.

!Inspect the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation ComponentsMED
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: Steering (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Steering1 (20%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components1 (20%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly1 (20%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly1 (20%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System1 (20%)

1987 Fleetwood Southwind: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 1987 Fleetwood Southwind, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 1987 Fleetwood Southwind, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 1987 Fleetwood Southwind, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 1987 Fleetwood Southwind, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

88V097000Jul 1988

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

MISROUTED BATTERY CABLES COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH HOT OIL COOLER LINES OR SHARP OBJECTS AND DAMAGE THE INSULATION.

92V052000May 1992

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT NUT RETAINING CLIP MAY BE MISSING. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE LACK OF A RETAINING CLIP WILL ALLOW THE NUT TO WORK LOOSE AND THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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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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1987 Fleetwood Southwind: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1987 Fleetwood Southwind?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1987 Fleetwood Southwind is related to the steering, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1987 Fleetwood Southwind reliable?
The 1987 Fleetwood Southwind has 5 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 1987 Fleetwood Southwind 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 1987 Fleetwood Southwind have any recalls?
Yes, the 1987 Fleetwood Southwind has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Fleetwood Southwind problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
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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