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1997-2003 · 7 model years
Sundowner Stock Problems by year
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Sundowner Stock across 7 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 2001 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Stock 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.
Most common Stock problems
Sundowner Stock recalls 1
Latest Stock complaints
I am reporting that sundowner horse trailers have a really big problem with there horse trailers. The frames are rotting off from them, due to them not properly painting the steel correctly, they have known about this for years and failed to contact any of there customers. Also the floors are rotting off the trailers due to them putting a spray bed liner on top of the aluminum floor and it did not seal so moisture and wetness is getting in between the floor and the spray on bed liner, and it is rotting out. ...
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Something needs to be done about this right away, people and animals are getting hurt because sundowner won't recall there trailers, and replace the frames and floors on these trailers, if nothing continues to be down about this, other issues will continue to rise from this issue. *Tr
I own for private use, a 9 year old (2001) sundowner 3 horse gooseneck trailer that the whole steel undercarriage has rusted to the point that the trailer is unsafe to use for hauling large animals. Sundowner never notified it's customers of the problem with their trailers. Which they apparently have known for some time that their trailers manufactured from 1999 - 2005 had steel used in them that deteriorated quickly. We were fortunate enough to learn via word of mouth, and had our trailer inspected by a...
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dealer before a tragic accident occurred on the road. The estimate to totally replace the steel undercarriage and install a new floor is aprox $7,500. To my understanding they are not recalling or warranting these trailers. I have lost 99% of the value on this trailer. I can not trade it. Therefore, I must repair it. These trailers were supposed to be the best in the industry. They were sold on the assumption that they would last. Certainly more than their advertised 8 year warranty. Sounds like toyota and sundowner used the same steel. *Tr
Powder coating improperly applied for sundowner horse trailers, 1999 and forward. Vehicle involved: 1999 sundowner valulite 3-horse trailer. The trailer frame has excessive corrosion as the result of water trapped underneath the powder coat. By the time the rust shows, the frame has corroded to a point of no longer being structurally sound. Meatllographic analysis and characterization of the frame and powder coat show improper bonding as well as porous powder coating, allowing water to reach the steel...
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substrate. In this case, the problem was discovered prior to death or injury, being the owner is a materials scientist. He was able to recognize excessive degradation of the frame, even in a well maintained trailer parked for 6 months. He has tracked frame thickness (corrosion rate) as well as doing sem analysis of powder coat and spalling from frame rails. Manufacturer recommendation is to sand blast and repaint frame. This further compromises structural integrity as it thins the webbing further, reducing load carrying capacity. At the same time, it does not address any deeper pitting or intragranular corrosion if not done properly (e.G. Per astm standards). The manufacturer suggest contacting nhtsa if the buyer feels that a defect constitutes a safety issue. *Tr
Questions about the Sundowner Stock
Which Sundowner Stock years have the most problems?
What are the most common Sundowner Stock problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (3) most often.
How many recalls does the Sundowner Stock have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Sundowner Stock 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