2004 Starcraft Allstar problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2004 Starcraft Allstar — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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How does 2004 compare to other Allstar years?

Allstar NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2004 Starcraft Allstar have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V445000OtherJuly 13, 2015 · 800 units

Defect

Starcraft Bus (Starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Allstar, Starquest, Starlite, and Ultrastar commercial buses manufactured January 1, 2002, to September 30, 2007. The affected vehicles, when loaded with passengers and fuel, may exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence

If the buses are loaded beyond the GVWR rating on the certification label, the vehicle could have poor handling, tire or suspension failure, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised certification label based on corrected axle and wheel calculations or dealers will remove seats from buses that cannot support additional weight beyond the GVWR on the existing label. This work will be done free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2015. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Starcraft's number for this recall is 05-06242015-0058.

04V161000LightingApril 5, 2004 · 91 units

Defect

CERTAIN BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT FUNCTION IF THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT ENABLE SWITCH IS TURNED ON WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN GEAR.

Consequence

IF THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL TO COME ON, THERE WILL BE NO REAR BRAKE LIGHTS TO INDICATE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES THAT THE VEHICLE IS DECELERATING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MAIN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BOARD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 3, 2004. 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 STARCRAFT AT 1-800-348-7440, EXT. 312.

2004 Starcraft Allstar — common questions

Is the 2004 Starcraft Allstar reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2004 Starcraft Allstar have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2004 Starcraft Allstar. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2004 compare to other Allstar years?

Does the 2004 Starcraft Allstar have recalls?

2004 Starcraft Allstar — common questions

Is the 2004 Starcraft Allstar reliable?

Does the 2004 Starcraft Allstar have recalls?

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