- The problem
- Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers n841, n821, n641, and n621. These refrigerators can experience a cooling system leak caused by operation in the ac electric mode. If a leak occurs, the cooling performance of the refrigerator will deteriorate, requiring immediate replacement of the cooling unit.
- The risk
- Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the ac electric mode can result in a fire.
- The fix
- Norcold will inspect and replace the refrigerator cooling units. Norcold will conduct the owner notification. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact norcold service center at 1-800-767-9101 or dodgen at 1-800-247-1835.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Dodgen Born Free Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2000 Dodgen Born Free with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the transmission & drivetrain (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2001 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 1999 has 6.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Born Free year, for its age
#281 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Dodgen Born Free problems
Share of all 4 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2000 Dodgen Born Free recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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4 complaints about the 2000 Dodgen Born Free
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Power pressure hose failure. I had it repaired and sent the repair bill along with the recall paper. The have refuse to pay me the money I paid out. *Nm
A loud whining noise coming from the back of the truck. Rear differential went out, had to replace for $2500.
The rear driver side door just wont unlock automatic or manually. *Jb
On july 5, 2003, at 3:45 pm, traveling at 70 mph northbound on rte 71, approx 4 miles south of butler, mo, our 2000 born free motorcoach, with 30964 miles, experienced a blow out of the rear, inside dual tire, one of six firestone steeltex r4s ii, dot# vd1l1x1509, oem tires on the vehicle. *Ak
Dodgen Born Free: every year compared
All Born Free yearsQuestions about the 2000 Dodgen Born Free
Does the 2000 Dodgen Born Free have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Dodgen Born Free: recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2001). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodgen Born Free?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), transmission & drivetrain (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2000 Dodgen Born Free had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 20, 2003 and the latest on February 8, 2007. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Dodgen Born Free a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 38 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Dodgen Born Free year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Dodgen Born Free years have the most complaints?
1999 (6), 2000 (4). See every Dodgen Born Free year compared.
What should I do if my 2000 Dodgen Born Free has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data