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#BS-1998-FLESTO-235B

1998 Fleetwood StormProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 7 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

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

Complaints
7
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Recalls
3
TSBs
2
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 7 complaints, 1 crashes, 1 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasolineHIGH

2 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline issues — failures commonly reported around 29K miles.

!Inspect the Electrical System:wiring: Rear Compartment/trunkMED
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:engine:gasoline (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline2 (29%)
Electrical System:wiring: Rear Compartment/trunk1 (14%)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer1 (14%)
Parking Brake:driveline:hydraulic1 (14%)
Parking Brake:driveline:hydraulic:actuator1 (14%)
Brakes1 (14%)

1998 Fleetwood Storm: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 29% of all reports filed for the 1998 Fleetwood Storm, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 28,893 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 29K-mile mark.

Electrical System:wiring: Rear Compartment/trunk Issues

Electrical System:wiring: Rear Compartment/trunk complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1998 Fleetwood Storm, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:wiring: rear compartment/trunk-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer Issues

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1998 Fleetwood Storm, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Parking Brake:driveline:hydraulic Issues

Parking Brake:driveline:hydraulic complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1998 Fleetwood Storm, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to parking brake:driveline:hydraulic-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

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1998 Fleetwood Storm. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (3 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.

98V083000May 1998

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL WIRES, THE BATTERY CABLES CAN CONTACT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUID LINES. THE IGNITION SWITCH AND CUSTOMER ACCESSORY WIRING IS UNDERSIZED.

98V282000Nov 1998

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. THE HYDRAULIC HOSES WHICH OPERATE THE LEVELING JACK SYSTEM WERE ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST OR NEAR A SHARP EDGE. THE HOT EXHAUST CAN CAUSE THE HOSE TO MELT, AND A SHARP EDGE COULD CUT THE HOSE, RELEASING HYDRAULIC FLUID.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 7 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 Fleetwood Storm: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Fleetwood Storm?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1998 Fleetwood Storm is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1998 Fleetwood Storm reliable?
The 1998 Fleetwood Storm has 7 complaints, 1 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 1998 Fleetwood Storm 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 Fleetwood Storm have any recalls?
Yes, the 1998 Fleetwood Storm has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Fleetwood Storm problems start?
Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 28,893 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 1998 Fleetwood Storm 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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