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2005 Newmar Scottsdale

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

Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
5
TSBs
4
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

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

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary TankHIGH

1 owners reported fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank issues — failures commonly reported around 11K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
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: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank1 (50%)
Brakes1 (50%)

2005 Newmar Scottsdale: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2005 Newmar Scottsdale, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 11,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 11K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2005 Newmar Scottsdale, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-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 (5 recalls)

04V244000May 2004

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES ON SOME MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LOAD REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

06V280000

STEERING

CERTAIN CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE SPLINE CAN STRIP WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.

08V366000Oct 2008

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

NEWMAR IS RECALLING 772 MY 2004-2005 AMERICAN STAR, KOUNTRY AIRE, MOUNTAIN AIRE, MY 2003-2006 KOUNTRY STAR, MY 2007 X-AIRE FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS; MY 2007 BAY STAR, MY 2004-2007 KOUNTRY STAR, MY 2004-2006 MOUNTAIN AIRE, MY 2003-2005 SCOTTSDALE CLASS A MOTOR HOMES; AND MY 2004-2006 DUTCH STAR, MY 2003-2006 KOUNTRY STAR, MY 2004-2006 MOUNTAIN AIRE DIESEL PUSHER MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR 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.

09V217000May 2009

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

NEWMAR IS RECALLING 2,578 MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END CAUSING BRAKE DRAG. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY HAVE WARNING OF THE BRAKE DRAG IF UNDETECTED BY THE DRIVER.

17V809000Feb 2018

EQUIPMENT

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. A list of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V809-2309.pdf. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2 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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2005 Newmar Scottsdale: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Newmar Scottsdale?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2005 Newmar Scottsdale is related to the fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2005 Newmar Scottsdale reliable?
The 2005 Newmar Scottsdale has 2 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 2005 Newmar Scottsdale 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 2005 Newmar Scottsdale have any recalls?
Yes, the 2005 Newmar Scottsdale has 5 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Newmar Scottsdale problems start?
Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 11,000 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.
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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