Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2009 Starcraft Lexion — 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.
2
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body & Structure | 1 | 50% | new |
| Transmission | 1 | 50% | new |
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
STARCRAT IS RECALLING 12 MY 2009 LEXION SERIES 32RLTS, 34IKTS, AND 36RLTS FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS. THERE MAY BE A MISSING GROUND WIRE BETWEEN THE TRAILER FRAME AND THE 12-VOLT BUS BAR.
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION IS NOT ADDRESSED, IT MAY RESULT IN A FIRE, INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE APPROPRIATE GROUND WIRE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR APRIL 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT STARCRAFT AT 1-800-945-4787.
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 STARCRAFT STAR STREAM RV. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE CONTACT OBSERVED A LOUD NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO DRAG FROM THE REAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A…”
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 SUNDOWNER VALUE-LITE HORSE TRAILER. THE HORSE TRAILER WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED THE STRUCTURAL FRAME EXHIBITED SEVERE RUST CORROSION. THERE WAS AN ESTIMATED COST OF $8,000 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FRAME. THE…”
The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2009 Starcraft Lexion. 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.