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2016 Starcraft Solstice problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2016 Starcraft Solstice — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2016 compare to other Solstice years?

Solstice NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted1 complaint2015: 1 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints
Solstice NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2016 Starcraft Solstice have recalls?

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

19V748000OtherOctober 18, 2019 · 5 units

Defect

Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling 2016 Solstice Travel Star fifth wheel trailers equipped with Atwood on-demand water heaters. The water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.

Consequence

The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Starcraft will notify owners, and Atwood dealers will install a water flow adjustment stop key that prevents the recall condition from occurring, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2019. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787 or Atwood customer service at 1-877-546-9074.

16V082000OtherFebruary 11, 2016 · 5 units

Defect

Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2016 Solstice and Travel Star fifth wheel trailers manufactured July 31, 2015, to September 14, 2015 and equipped with Atwood on demand water heaters. The affected water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.

Consequence

The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator to scald themselves, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will install a water flow adjustment stop key that prevents the recall condition from occurring, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2016. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787. Starcraft's number for this recall is 9902282.

15V856000OtherDecember 21, 2015 · 45 units

Defect

Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Autumn Ridge, and Solstice fifth wheel trailers manufactured August 12, 2014, to October 16, 2015, and equipped with a side vented sewer drainage system termination valve. The affected vehicles may be missing a caution label to inform the operator not to leave the drain valve open to prevent an escape of sewer gas.

Consequence

If the drain valve is left open, sewer gas may fill the recreational vehicle, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy

Starcraft will notify owners, and send them the missing label, free of charge. The recall began on January 13, 2016. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787. Starcraft's number for this recall is 9902274.

2016 Starcraft Solstice — common questions

Is the 2016 Starcraft Solstice reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2016 Starcraft Solstice have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2016 Starcraft Solstice. 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.