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1997-2009 · 13 model years

Gulf Stream Crescendo Problems by year

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Gulf Stream Crescendo across 13 model years, and it has 9 recalls. The 2008 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the engine & cooling.

Most complaints for its age20081 complaint · 4 recallsSee the 2008
Complaints
3
Recalls
9
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Crescendo complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20090300-D
20081401Electrical systemF
20071400Body, doors & structureF
20060400-D
20050200-C
20041200Engine & coolingC
20030200-C
20020100-B
20010100-B
20000100-B
19990100-B
19980100-B
19970100-B

Most common Crescendo problems

Gulf Stream Crescendo recalls 9

Equipment: recreational vehicle / trailer

08V41100026,847 vehicles affected

Gulf stream is recalling 26,847 my 2003-2006 recreational vehicles 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...

Equipment: recreational vehicle / trailer

07V13600038,767 vehicles affected

Certain motor homes, fifth wheel 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...

Latest Crescendo complaints

2004 Gulf Stream CrescendoEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gulf stream crescendo. The contact stated that the crimped hose was improperly assembled and leaked oil. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power gear hydraulic hoses needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage and current mileage was 38,427.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10594779
2007 Gulf Stream CrescendoBody, doors & structure

Tl* the contact owns a gulf stream crescendo rv with an after market trimark lock, model number: 060-0650. The contact stated that while attempting to open the door it failed to unlock. The contact mentioned that in order to open the door he had to dismantle the lock. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted who stated that they would con tact him at a later date. The failure mileage was 71,000 and the current mileage is 71,155. Updated 10/15/12 *cn

Filed Incident Latches / locks / linkagesNHTSA 10469709
2008 Gulf Stream CrescendoElectrical systemEquipment & accessoriesFire

We were running on generator power for the first time since buying new rv. The dvd player caught on fire while rv was running on generator power. Dealer repair traced it back to faulty voltage regulator on the generator. Rv design lacks surge protector on incoming electrical power and on generator. We had to evacuate rv of people and show dogs. Generator promptly turned off which limited damage. This happened in november 2009 and dealer service manager still working on repair in feb 2010 with no help from rv...

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manufacturer. Also blew out televisions. Could have been much worse if occupants had been sleeping or coach had been unoccupied, but we were up and eating breakfast. *Tr updated 05/13/10 *bf updated 05/14/10

Filed Incident Electrical system · EquipmentNHTSA 10308382

Questions about the Gulf Stream Crescendo

Which Gulf Stream Crescendo years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2004 (1), 2007 (1), 2008 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2008 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Gulf Stream Crescendo years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1997, 1998, 1999 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Crescendo years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Gulf Stream Crescendo problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (1), engine & cooling (1), equipment & accessories (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Gulf Stream Crescendo have?

NHTSA lists 9 recalls across all Gulf Stream Crescendo model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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