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2008 Sundowner Sunlite Lq problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2008 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.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2008 compare to other Sunlite Lq years?

Sunlite Lq NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 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, 2008 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2008 Sundowner Sunlite Lq problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels1100%

Does the 2008 Sundowner Sunlite Lq have recalls?

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

08V483000Electrical SystemSeptember 22, 2008 · 4,535 units

Defect

SUNDOWNER IS RECALLING 4,535 SUNLITE LIVING QUARTER TRAILERS (MODELS 575 GN, 700 GN, 705 GN, 720 GN, 725 GN, 727 GN, 737, 740, 760, 777 GN, CARGO GN, STOCK GN, PROSTOCK GN, AND STAMPEDESL GN). THESE TRAILERS MAY NOT BE EQUIPPED WITH A FUSE IN LINE WITH THE WIRE HARNESS THAT CONNECTS TO THE TOW VEHICLE.

Consequence

IF AN IMPROPERLY WIRED TOW VEHICLE IS CONNECTED TO THE TRAILER WIRING HARNESS, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE RESULTING IN PROPER DAMAGE, INJURY TO A CONSUMER AND/OR LIVESTOCK.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE TRAILERS AND IF IT IS ONE OF THE SUSPECTED TRAILERS, THE DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IN LINE FUSE IN THE WIRE HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUNDOWNER AT 1-800-654-3879.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“SUMMARY:SPARE TIRE ATTACHED TO SIDE OF HORSE TRAILER EXPLODED WHILE TRAILER WAS PARKED IN FULL SUN ON HOT DAY (100 DEGREES). NO INJURIES. DAMAGE LIMITED TO TIRE. CONSEQUENCES: TRAILER OPERATES WITH 4 IDENTICAL TIRES. ARE THEY SAFE? DETAILS: TIRE IS A CARLISLE ST 225/75R15, AQ15DOT, AQHH MADE IN…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · August 20, 2010

2008 Sundowner Sunlite Lq — common questions

Is the 2008 Sundowner Sunlite Lq reliable?

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

Does the 2008 Sundowner Sunlite Lq have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2008 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.