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2011 Open Range Roamer problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2011 Open Range Roamer — 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.

3

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2011 compare to other Roamer years?

Roamer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted3 complaints2011: 3 complaints2012: 2 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 0 complaints
Roamer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2011 Open Range Roamer problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure267%
Suspension133%

Does the 2011 Open Range Roamer have recalls?

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

10V498000OtherOctober 12, 2010 · 404 units

Defect

OPEN RANGE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 JOURNEYER, OPEN RANGE, AND ROAMER RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2010, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD 35 SERIES RANGE OVENS. A POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A SMALL FRACTURE WITHIN THE LINE DELIVERING GAS TO THE OVEN CAVITY BURNER. SUCH A FRACTURE MAY CAUSE PROPANE GAS TO LEAK FROM THE LINE.

Consequence

A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

OPEN RANGE IS WORKING WITH ATWOOD AND WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE STOVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ATWOOD AT 1-574-266-4749.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 OPEN RANGE ROAMER BHS303. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDE OUT, SEALS, FRONT FRAMELESS WINDOW, LIGHTS, AND STORAGE COMPARTMENT WERE LEAKING. AS A RESULT, THERE WAS MOISTURE AND MOLD IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · January 7, 2016

“IN EARLY NOVEMBER WE RETURNED FROM AN RV TRIP AND NOTICED UNUSUAL TIRE WEAR ON OUR 2011 OPEN RANGE ROAMER. THINKING THAT WE NEEDED A WHEEL ALIGNMENT, WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO COLFAX TRAILER & REPAIR. THEIR EXAMINATION LED TO THE DISCOVERY THAT THE FRAME WAS CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE RV AND THERE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · November 20, 2013

2011 Open Range Roamer — common questions

Is the 2011 Open Range Roamer reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2011 Open Range Roamer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2011 Open Range Roamer. 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.