2018 Starcraft Comet problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2018 Starcraft Comet — 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.

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How does 2018 compare to other Comet years?

Comet NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2018 Starcraft Comet have recalls?

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

19V699000Electrical SystemOctober 3, 2019 · 10,247 units

Defect

Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling certain 2018 Comet Mini, 2018-2019 GPS, Autumn Ridge Outfitter, Launch Ultra Lite, Launch Outfitter 7, Autumn Ridge, Launch Outfitter, Satellite and Avalon and 2019 Mossy Oak and Mossy Oak Lite travel trailers. The fuse/circuit breaker wiring between the battery and the converter may have bypassed the 30amp fuse, creating an unprotected circuit.

Consequence

In the event of an electrical short, an unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will install a fuse harness assembly to protect the circuit, free of charge. The recall began October 28, 2019. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787. Starcraft's number for this recall is 9902439.

2018 Starcraft Comet — common questions

Is the 2018 Starcraft Comet reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2018 Starcraft Comet have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2018 Starcraft Comet. 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 2018 compare to other Comet years?

Does the 2018 Starcraft Comet have recalls?

2018 Starcraft Comet — common questions

Is the 2018 Starcraft Comet reliable?

Does the 2018 Starcraft Comet have recalls?

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