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2003 Airstream Land Yacht problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 6 complaints on file for the 2003 Airstream Land Yacht — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

6

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2003 compare to other Land Yacht years?

Land Yacht NHTSA complaints by model year, 2003 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, 2003 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2003 Airstream Land Yacht problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes467%
Fuel System117%
Suspension117%

Does the 2003 Airstream Land Yacht have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns 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.

05V323000Electrical SystemJuly 15, 2005 · 213 units

Defect

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ACTIA CORPORATE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS)NOS. 101 "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS" AND 105 "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE INCORRECT SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER SUCH THAT CERTAIN DRIVER WARNINGS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 101 AND 105 ARE NOT DISPLAYED. AS A RESULT OF THIS INCORRECT SOFTWARE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER MAY FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WARNING LAMPS INDICATING BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE CODES.

Consequence

DRIVERS WOULD NOT BE WARNED OF BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURES.

Remedy

AIRSTREAM IS WORKING WITH WORKHORSE TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE REPAIR PERFORMED ON THEIR VEHICLES. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731 OR AIRSTREAM AT 1-877-596-6505.

03V152000BrakesApril 21, 2003 · 94 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN 350 XL AND 355 XL AND COMMERCIAL UNITS DESIGNATED AS 35' XL AND 37' XL MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON THE FORD F53 CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.

Consequence

IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 2, 2003. 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 AIRSTREAM AT 937-596-6111.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE BRAKES. DEALER HAS MADE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE BRAKE PEDAL CONNECTIONS AND THE ABS SYSTEM, BUT BRAKE PEDAL IS STILL HARD TO DEPRESS. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes

“WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED IT GOES ALL OVER THE ROAD. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES, ALIGNMENT WAS DONE, DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · July 25, 2002

“2003 AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT MOTORHOME GASOLINE LEAK. *MR THE LEAK HAD COME FROM THE ENGINE AND ONTO THE ROAD. THE DEALER FOUND THE FUEL LEAKING ON THE RIGHT SIDE FRAME UNDER THE UNIT AND BETWEEN THE FRAMES WHERE THE FUEL LINE WAS AND REINSTALLED IT. *SCC *JB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · June 8, 2003

2003 Airstream Land Yacht — common questions

Is the 2003 Airstream Land Yacht reliable?

The record is thin — 6 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2003 Airstream Land Yacht have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2003 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.