1998 Starcraft Venture problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1998 Starcraft Venture — 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.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1998 compare to other Venture years?

Venture NHTSA complaints by model year, 1998 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1998 Starcraft Venture have recalls?

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

98V010004Fuel SystemFebruary 4, 1998

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CAMPING TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH 20 LB. LPG CYLINDERS SUPPLIED BY MANCHESTER TANK. THESE CYLINDERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH AN OVERFILL PROTECTION. THE OVERFILL PROTECTION DEVICE MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.

Consequence

IF A CYLINDER IS OVERFILLED, AND SOME OF THE GAS LEAKS OUT, THE VAPORS COULD IGNITE IF THERE WAS A SOURCE OF IGNITION PRESENT.

Remedy

MANCHESTER TANK IS PERFORMING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. MANCHESTER WILL REPLACE THESE LPG CYLINDERS.

1998 Starcraft Venture — common questions

Is the 1998 Starcraft Venture 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 1998 Starcraft Venture have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1998 Starcraft Venture. 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 1998 compare to other Venture years?

Does the 1998 Starcraft Venture have recalls?

1998 Starcraft Venture — common questions

Is the 1998 Starcraft Venture reliable?

Does the 1998 Starcraft Venture have recalls?

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