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1996-2023 · 26 model years

Itasca Sunstar Problems by year

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the Itasca Sunstar across 26 model years, and it has 23 recalls. The 2015 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1), while 2019 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the steering.

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Most complaints for its age20151 complaint · 6 recallsSee the 2015
Complaints
7
Recalls
23
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Sunstar 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
20230200-D
20220100-B
20191000SteeringA
20180300-C
20171400BrakesD
20160600-D
20151600Electrical systemF
20140300-C
20131300LightsC
20122200Transmission & drivetrainC
20110400-D
20100200-B
20090500-D
20080400-D
20070400-D
20060200-B
20050100-A
20041300Electrical systemC
20030200-B
20020300-C
20010200-B
20000100-A
19990100-A
19980100-A
19970100-A
19960100-A

Most common Sunstar problems

Itasca Sunstar recalls 23

Latest Sunstar complaints

2015 Itasca SunstarTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemEquipment & accessories

The contact owns a 2015 Itasca Sunstar 36Y built on a 2014 Ford F-59 chassis. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side window exploded, and the shattered pieces were propelled inside the vehicle. There were no injuries sustained. The contact replaced the window himself. The contact stated that the RV was jerking while driving at various speeds. The power train warning light was illuminated. The contact stated while driving 60-75 MPH, the RPMs increased from 4,000 to 5,500. The...

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check engine warning light and the power train warning light were illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact stated that he used an OBD reader and retrieved a diagnostic code that related the failure to the drive train. The contact stated that the failure had been occurring increasingly while driving at high speed or while driving downhill. The vehicle was taken to an RV transmission specialist, where the vehicle was diagnosed with low voltage. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · EquipmentNHTSA 11515587
2019 Itasca SunstarSteering

Tl* the contact owns 2019 itasca sunstar. The contact stated her husband was driving 70 mph when the vehicle started to swing from side to side. The contact husband was able to hold the steering wheel back to normal after passing large diesel truck. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to local dealer la mesa rv center albuquerque located at 401 cordero mesa dr, albuquerque, nm 87120, it was informed that they were aware of the failure but was not covered under warranty....

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Safety-tlus, mount racked where it came to a total of $1,162.48 For the repairs. The rv was repaired but failed to remedy the failure. The rv was then driven to statkus engines (1917 7th st nw, albuquerque, nm 87102) where the vehicle was realigned and safety-tlus was remounted however the failure persisted. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 300,700.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11315901
2017 Itasca SunstarBrakes

Placed prndl in park, engaged manual emergency brake. Left vehicle in stationary state to punch in a gate code at a storage lot. Vehicle rolled forward until brake was applied. Checked prndl, which was still in park, and checked emergency brake, still applied.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11110713
2012 Itasca SunstarOther & unknown

I am reporting the michelin xrv tires installed from the manufacturer has begun to crack. After an inspection at a authorized michelin dealer, it was determined I had, at a minimum, 3 tires suffering from severe cracking and would be considered unsafe for the road.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 10789788
2012 Itasca SunstarTransmission & drivetrain

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 itasca sunstar. The contact stated that he attempted to accelerate but there was a brief delay. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the technician was unable to diagnose a problem. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage 1,400 and the current mileage was 31,000. Updated 06/10/14*lj updated 06/13/2014 *js

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10583188
2013 Itasca SunstarSteeringSuspensionLights

We took our first trip to the verde valley between 9/7/13 and 9/9/13. We found that it was difficult to keep the vehicle in the lane, especially when driving at highway speeds or windy conditions. After that trip, we contacted the dealer and were advised to have the vehicle aligned and tires balanced. Which we did and we also added a stabilizer bar to the front. Our next trip to show low was taken 9/28/13 to 10/7/13. We found no noticeable difference in the handling of the vehicle and at one point almost lost...

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control when encountering winds of about 20mph. Had to reduce the speed of the vehicle to 45mph. The other issue encountered was the inability to see the gauges, when driving during the day. We have not used the vehicle since. We have been in contact with the dealer, winnebago and ford chassis division. According to two (2) certified scale tickets, on two (2) separate occasions, the vehicle scaled too light on the front axle, per ford specifications. The specifications for that chassis are that a minimum of 35% of the overall weight must be over the front axle. The other weight distribution issue is that the driver side is much heavier than the passenger side. During the first scaling, the front bins were fully loaded, the rear bins were lightly loaded (approx. 100Lbs), the fuel tank was full, the fresh water tank was empty and there was no tow vehicle or tow dolly attached. The vehicle scaled at 68lbs too light over the front axle. The second scaling was completed for winnebago by the dealer. At that time, the only change in condition was that there was about 3/4 tank of gas and approximately 1/2 tank of water. Water was added, per winnebago, as a way to compensate for the weight from left to right. The vehicle scaled at 377lbs too light over the front axle. We are still in possession of the vehicle and volunteer it for further inspection. *Tr

Filed Incident Steering · Suspension · Exterior lightingNHTSA 10559405

Questions about the Itasca Sunstar

Which Itasca Sunstar years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2012 (2), 2004 (1), 2013 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2015 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Itasca Sunstar years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2019, 1996, 1997 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Sunstar years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Itasca Sunstar problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (2), steering (2), transmission & drivetrain (2) most often.

How many recalls does the Itasca Sunstar have?

NHTSA lists 23 recalls across all Itasca Sunstar 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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