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2000 Sundowner Sunlite Lq problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2000 Sundowner Sunlite Lq — 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.

4

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other Sunlite Lq years?

Sunlite Lq NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted4 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 4 complaints2001: 1 complaints2002: 2 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 2 complaints2005: 3 complaints2006: 2 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 1 complaints
Sunlite Lq NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2000 Sundowner Sunlite Lq problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels250%
Other125%
Body & Structure125%

Does the 2000 Sundowner Sunlite Lq have recalls?

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

07V111000OtherMarch 19, 2007 · 5,254 units

Defect

CERTAIN RECREATIONAL, CARGO, AND HORSE TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Consequence

RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

SUNDOWNER WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR SUNDOWNER AT 1-800-654-3879.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUNDOWNER SUNLITE LQ HORSE TRAILER. THE VEHICLE HAS CARLISLE TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, ALL OF THE TIRES IN THE FIRST SET BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT HAS MAINTAINED THE PROPER AMOUNT OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE TIRES.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · September 11, 2008

“DOMETIC HAS A RECALL ON THE RV TYPE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR MODEL RM2652 THAT WAS INSTALLED BY SUNDOWNER TRAILERS MFG. IN MY SIERRA 720 / 8010 LIVING QUARTERS HORSE TRAILER. THIS RECALL IS DUE TO A POSSIBLE FATIGUE CRACK IN THE BOILER/GAS TUBE THAT WOULD POTENTIALLY BECOME A " TORCH" IF ESCAPING GASES…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · April 3, 2008

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUNDOWNER SUNLITE LQ. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT RUST WAS FLAKING FROM THE FRAME/FLOORBOARD OF THE VEHICLE. SHE CALLED THE TECHNICIAN AND WAS INFORMED THAT HE HAD TO REPLACE 70 VEHICLES WITH IDENTICAL BODIES DUE TO THIS FAILURE. IT WOULD COST BETWEEN $5,000 TO $6,0000 TO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · March 20, 2009

2000 Sundowner Sunlite Lq — common questions

Is the 2000 Sundowner Sunlite Lq reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2000 Sundowner Sunlite Lq have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2000 Sundowner Sunlite Lq. 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.