44 of the 151 complaints filed about the Fleetwood Discovery are about the glass, mirrors and wipers — 29% of everything owners reported. The worst model year for it is 2005.
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Complaints
29%
Share of all complaints
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Crashes
2
Fires
VISIBILITY/WIPER
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WAS DISTORTED AND STAINED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO FUNDING TO REPLACE THE WINDOW. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,800.
NHTSA complaint #11013417 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
VARIOUS WINDOWS IN THE COACH ARE CLOUDY AND CAN NOT BE CLEANED , IMPAIRING VISION. I HAVE TRIED TO CLEAN THEM BUT IT APPEARS TO BE IN BETWEEN THE WINDOW PANES. I WAS PULLING OFF OF THE FREEWAY OFF RAMP AND WHEN I WENT TO TURN ON TO THE MAIN ROAD, I WAS NEARLY T-BONED BY AN 18 WHEELER. THE CLOUDINESS REFLECT ONCOMING VEHICLE HEAD LIGHTS TO BE IN A DIFFERENT LOCATION THEN WHAT THEY ACTUALLY ARE. IT IS DANGEROUS TO BE ON THE ROAD WITH A VEHICLE IN THIS CONDITION. I HAVE SEEN LOTS OF FORUMS WITH THE SAME ISSUE THAT I AM HAVING. I CAN SEND PICTURES IF THIS CAN GO ANY FARTHER TO GETTING SOMETHING DONE ABOUT THIS.
NHTSA complaint #10916357 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
DRIVER SIDE AND OTHER WINDOWS ARE FOGGING UP
NHTSA complaint #10908936 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
WINDOWS ARE FOGGED UP BETWEEN THE 2 PIECES OF GLASS. DRIVERS SIDE IS SO BAD YOU CAN NOT SEE THE MIRROR OUTSIDE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND COULD CAUSE DEATH.
NHTSA complaint #10715023 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
THERE WAS NO INCIDENT. MY HOPE IS TO REPORT THIS BEFORE THERE IS. MY MOTORHOME HAS WINDOWS WHICH ARE FOGGING UP VERY BADLY. THE DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGERS SIDE WINDOWS GET SO FOGGY THAT IT MAY BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. I HAVE TALKED WITH OTHER MOTORHOME OWNERS WHO ARE FACING THE SAME ISSUE. PLEASE ADVISE.
NHTSA complaint #10689656 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
FLEETWOOD USED CHEAP SE-GI WINDOW IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THE DISCOVERY MOTORHOMES. AS A RESULT THE DUAL PANE WINDOWS ARE ALL FOGGING UP. THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDER WINDOW IS SO FOGGED UP THAT IT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF AND INTO THE MIRROR. REPLACEMENT OF THIS WINDOW IS ABOUT 700.00. THIS MOTOR HOME IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND WILL NOT BE REPAIRED BY FLEETWOOD.
NHTSA complaint #10651827 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
WE HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY AND THEY REPLACED TWO FOGGY WINDOWS THEN ONE YEAR LATTER WE HAD THREE MORE WINDOWS THAT FOGGED AND THEY SAID THEY NO LONGER COVER GLASS UNDER THE WARRANTY!!!!!!!!!! NOW THE REST OF THE WINDOWS ARE FOGGY AND WE HAVE NO RECOURSE AND ARE NOT A LONE AS WE UNDERSTAND ALL DISCOVERS UP TO 2009 HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM!!!!!!!!! WHERE IS THE JUSTICE IN THIS PROBLEM THAT WE AS THE CONSUMERS ARE NOW FACED WITH.
NHTSA complaint #10644964 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY
DOUBLE PANE WINDOWS ARE FOGGING UP RESULTING IN LACK OF VISIBILITY THROUGH THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW. DIFFICULT TO SEE THE REARVIEW MIRROR AND OBJECTS ON THE LEFT SIDE WHEN TURNING. FLEETWOOD CLAIMS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY EVEN THOUGH NUMEROUS DISCOVERY OWNERS HAVE HAD THE SAME COMPLAINTS.
NHTSA complaint #10614540 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
WIPERS DID NOT WORK STARTED RAIN ON EXPRESSWAY I.
NHTSA complaint #10607612 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
DUAL PAIN WINDOWS ARE PERMANENTLY FOGGED BETWEEN PAINS, CREATING A VISIBILITY ISSUE.
NHTSA complaint #10606601 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING OUR DISCOVERY, I NOTICED THE WINDOWS WERE STARTING TO LOOK FOGGY. I ASSUMED IT WAS A MAINTENANCE PROBLEM AS WE HAVE VERY HARD WATER IN OUR AREA. ADDITIONALLY, THE LOCAL FLEETWOOD DEALER WAS NOT ATTENDING TO OUR WARRANTY ISSUES, LET ALONE THE WINDOWS. AFTER THE WARRANTY REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED (6 YEARS INTO OUR OWNERSHIP), AND THE DEALER CLOSING BUSINESS, WE ATTENDED A GOOD SAM RALLEY WHERE WE SOUGHT ASSISTANCE DETERMINING THE CAUSE AND REPLACEMENT PROCESS, A VERY EXPENSIVE DEFECT IN THE WINDOW SEALS. WE ELECTED NOT TO SPEND OVER $ 12,000 FOR REPLACEMENTS, ESPECIALLY BECAUSE WE WOULD HAVE HAD TO TRAVEL OVER 1000 MILES AND SPEND 3 WEEKS ACCOMPLISHING THE REPAIRS. THE DRIVER'S WINDOW HAS NOW DETERIORATED TO CAUSE A VISIBILITY ISSUE DUE TO THE FOG. THE WINDOWS ARE NOT COVERED BY ANY WARRANTY OR EXTENDED SERVICE CONTRACT. THIS CONDITION SEEMS TO BE COMMON AND DISCUSSED REGULARLY ON RV FORUMS. THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IF THOSE AFFECTED WINDOWS.
NHTSA complaint #10593089 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY
SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING OUR DISCOVERY, I NOTICED THE WINDOWS WERE STARTING TO LOOK FOGGY. I ASSUMED IT WAS A MAINTENANCE PROBLEM AS WE HAVE VERY HARD WATER IN OUR AREA. ADDITIONALLY, THE LOCAL FLEETWOOD DEALER WAS NOT ATTENDING TO OUR WARRANTY ISSUES, LET ALONE THE WINDOWS. AFTER THE WARRANTY REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED (6 YEARS INTO OUR OWNERSHIP), AND THE DEALER CLOSING BUSINESS, WE ATTENDED A GOOD SAM RALLEY WHERE WE SOUGHT ASSISTANCE DETERMINING THE CAUSE AND REPLACEMENT PROCESS, A VERY EXPENSIVE DEFECT IN THE WINDOW SEALS. WE ELECTED NOT TO SPEND OVER $ 12,000 FOR REPLACEMENTS, ESPECIALLY BECAUSE WE WOULD HAVE HAD TO TRAVEL OVER 1000 MILES AND SPEND 3 WEEKS ACCOMPLISHING THE REPAIRS. THE DRIVER'S WINDOW HAS NOW DETERIORATED TO CAUSE A VISIBILITY ISSUE DUE TO THE FOG. THE WINDOWS ARE NOT COVERED BY ANY WARRANTY OR EXTENDED SERVICE CONTRACT. THIS CONDITION SEEMS TO BE COMMON AND DISCUSSED REGULARLY ON RV FORUMS. THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IF THOSE AFFECTED WINDOWS.
NHTSA complaint #10593089 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ALL WINDOWS OF THE MOTORHOME ARE FOGGED UP MAKING A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. THIS HAS OCCURRED OVER THE LAST 1.5 YEARS AND STEADILY GETTING WORSE AND AFFECTING ALL WINDOWS IN THE MOTORHOME.
NHTSA complaint #10576951 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
ALL THE WINDOWS ON MY COACH HAVE FOGGED BETWEEN THE PANES, I HAD TO HAVE MY DRIVER SIDE REPLACED ON MY OWN FOR SAFETY CONCERNS, THE REST ALL SUBSEQUENTLY FAILED AND THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE WITH SUCH A HIGH PROFILE VEHICLE , I BELIEVE FLEETWOOD SHOULD BE FORCED TO RECALL AND REPAIR!
NHTSA complaint #10489524 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
SIDE WINDOWS ARE FOGGING UP AND CANNOT BE CLEANED. THE WORST IS THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOWS AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE THE MIRRORS WHICH OF COURSE BECOMES VERY DANGEROUS. BOTH THE MANUFACTURER AND ORIGINAL SUPPLIERS (FROM REPORTS BY OTHERS) STATE THIS IS PAST THE WARRANTY PERIOD. THIS IS WITHOUT A DOUBT A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE DRIVERS SIGHT IS RESTRICTED.
NHTSA complaint #10486152 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
AFTER OWNING MY FLEETWOOD RV FOR ONLY 4 YEARS, AND KEEPING IT HOUSED INDOORS, ALL OF THE DOUBLE-PAINED WINDOWS HAVE FAILED AND FOGGED OVER. IT IS NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO GET A CLEAR LOOK THRU THE SIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS BECAUSE OF THE DETERIORATION OF THE WINDOWS. THIS CREATES A VERY DIFFICULT SITUATION WHILE DRIVING AND WILL LEAD TO NEEDLESS ACCIDENTS. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO FLEETWOOD BUT TO NO AVAIL. IT WILL COST THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO HAVE THE FAULTY WINDOWS REPAIRED. A QUICK SEARCH OF THE INTERNET INDICATES THAT THIS ENDEMIC OF FLEETWOOD RV'S PRODUCED FROM 2000-2010. IT SHOULD BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF FLEETWOOD TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE BUT THEY REFUSE. PLEASE LOOK INTO SIMILAR COMPLAINTS MADE BY THE MANY RV OWNERS WHO HAVE COMPLAINED ON THE INTERNET AND HAVE SPECIFIED THAT THEY WERE FILING COMPLAINTS WITH NHTSA. THANK YOU
NHTSA complaint #10465592 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT NOTICED THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS WERE FOGGED MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR HIM TO SEE THROUGH THE WINDOWS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIANS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY REPLACED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED A SECOND TIME APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AFTER THE WINDOWS WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
NHTSA complaint #10458780 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY
THE 2004 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY HAS FAULTY WINDOWS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE DANGER TO DRIVERS, PASSENGERS, AND OTHER DRIVERS DUE TO LACK OF VISIBILITY. I AM AN OWNER AND WOULD LIKE FLEETWOOD TO RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM IMMEDIATELY BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!
NHTSA complaint #10445670 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE WINDOWS WOULD BECOME EXTREMELY FOGGY, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE THE SIDE MIRROR WHEN ATTEMPTING A TURN OR TO SEE ANY VEHICLE FROM THE LEFT. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED AND DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,800 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10432389 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY
FLEETWOOD INSTALLED FAULTY DUAL PANE WINDOWS IN SEVERAL YEARS OF RV'S THAT GET FOGGY BETWEEN THE SEALED PANES OF GLASS. THESE WINDOWS ARE USED THROUGHOUT THE MOTORHOME INCLUDING THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW. THE DRIVERS VIEW TO THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR IN OBSTRUCTED AND CREATES A DANGEROUS SITUATION BECAUSE THE VIEW IS DISTORTED. THE STATE OF MISSOURI REQUIRES AN ANNUAL SAFETY INSPECTION AND THIS RV WILL NO LONGER PASS THIS INSPECTION BECAUSE OF THE OBSCURED VIEW TO THE OUTSIDE FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM FIXED UNDER WARRANTY BUT FLEETWOOD REFUSES BECAUSE THE PROBLEM IS OVER 3 YEARS OLD, I CONTEND THE PROBLEM STARTED WELL WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD AND HAS GOTTEN WORSE. I ALSO CONTEND THERE ARE MANY RV'S WITH THIS PROBLEM ON THE ROAD SOME OF WHICH FLEETWOOD HAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY AND SOME THEY HAVE NOT REGARDLESS OF THE TIMING OF THE REPAIR IN RELATIONSHIP TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD. I ALSO CONTEND THAT AUTO GLASS SHOULD NOT DISTORT THE VIEW FOR SAFETY REASONS "EVER", SAFETY GLASS IS REGULATED BY THIS AGENCY AS FAR AS I KNOW AND I BELIEVE THIS IS A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT THAT WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE DRIVERS VIEW IS OBSCURED. I AM DATING THIS COMPLAINT TODAY BUT THE PROBLEM STARTED ABOUT 18 MONTHS AGO AND HAS GOTTEN WORSE. I HAVE RAN A BASIC SURVEY OF FLEETWOOD OWNERS AND FOUND MANY OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER OF THESE WINDOWS SE-GI IN AUGUST '07 ABOUT THIS AND THEY CONFIRMED THEY HAD A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM "A FEW YEARS AGO WITH THE DUAL PANE WINDOWS, BUT IT WAS RESOLVED NOW" I CONTINUE TO FIND OTHER OWNERS WITH THESE VEHICLES AND WINDOWS THAT ARE HAVING PROBLEMS. I FEEL THERE SHOULD BE AN INVESTIGATION AND UPON THE SAME FINDINGS AS I HAVE A RECALL SHOULD BE ENFORCED. THIS IS A DANGEROUS PROBLEM AND FLEETWOOD IS NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT.
NHTSA complaint #10424070 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.