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1997 Airstream Land Yacht problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 1997 Airstream Land Yacht — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1997 compare to other Land Yacht years?

Land Yacht NHTSA complaints by model year, 1997 highlighted8 complaints1990: 1 complaints1991: 1 complaints1993: 1 complaints1995: 8 complaints1996: 2 complaints1997: 2 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 1 complaints2001: 3 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 6 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 3 complaints2016: 0 complaints
Land Yacht NHTSA complaints by model year, 1997 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1997 Airstream Land Yacht problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes150%
Lighting150%

Does the 1997 Airstream Land Yacht have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07V083000OtherMarch 5, 2007 · 5,084 units

Defect

CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS AND MOTOR HOMES 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 (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Consequence

RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

AIRSTREAM WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR AIRSTREAM AT 1-937-596-6111.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“HEADLIGHT SWITCH WILL HEAT UP AND WILL CAUSE HEADLIGHTS TO FLICKER ON AND OFF DURING NORMAL OPERATION. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY A REPAIR SHOP THAT THERE WAS TOO MUCH POWER RUNNING THROUGH SWITCH, CAUSING THE FAILURE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENT.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · June 1, 2000

1997 Airstream Land Yacht — common questions

Is the 1997 Airstream Land Yacht reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1997 Airstream Land Yacht have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1997 Airstream Land Yacht. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.