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2012 Starcraft Autumn Ridge problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2012 Starcraft Autumn Ridge — 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.

4

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2012 compare to other Autumn Ridge years?

Autumn Ridge NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted4 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 1 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 4 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 1 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 1 complaints2018: 1 complaints2019: 2 complaints2020: 3 complaints2023: 1 complaints2025: 0 complaints
Autumn Ridge NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

See all Autumn Ridge years to avoid →

What are the most common 2012 Starcraft Autumn Ridge problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Latches & Locks375%
Other125%

Does the 2012 Starcraft Autumn Ridge have recalls?

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

11V556000Electrical SystemNovember 15, 2011 · 9 units

Defect

STARCRAFT IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 AUTUMN RIDGE AND TRAVEL STAR TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 6, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 17, 2011. THE POWER CONVERTERS MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN UNDERSIZED INPUT COIL, WHICH MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKING, AND MELTING OF THE CONVERTER.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

STARCRAFT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND STARCRAFT DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE TRAVEL TRAILERS AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT STARCRAFT AT 1-800-945-4787.

11V440000OtherAugust 26, 2011 · 1,041 units

Defect

STARCRAFT IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 AUTUMN RIDGE AND AUTUMN RIDGE AR-ONE TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 30, 2011, THROUGH JULY 21, 2011. THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER BRACKETS MAY FATIGUE AND BREAK.

Consequence

THE SPARE TIRE CAN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

STARCRAFT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT STARCRAFT AT 1-800-945-4787.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 STARCRAFT AUTUMN RIDGE RV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13E03900 (LATCHES, LOCKS). THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER NUMEROUS TIMES REGARDING WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Latches & Locks · January 8, 2014

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 STARCRAFT AUTUMN RIDGE RECREATIONAL TRAILER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13E039000 (EQUIPMENT, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) IN JANUARY OF 2014. SINCE THAT TIME, THE CONTACT HAS LEFT SEVERAL MESSAGES FOR THE MANUFACTURER, BUT HAS NOT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · January 1, 2014

2012 Starcraft Autumn Ridge — common questions

Is the 2012 Starcraft Autumn Ridge reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2012 Starcraft Autumn Ridge have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2012 Starcraft Autumn Ridge. 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.