2019 Newmar Dutch Star used buying checklist
What to check on a used 2019 Newmar Dutch Star before you pay, based on what owners report, its recalls and the repairs the maker covers. Print it and take it to the test drive.
Test for the problems owners report most
The most reported problems of this model year, with what to look for on the test drive.
- Lights8 owner complaints
Check every exterior and interior light, and look for condensation inside the headlights.
- Electrical system5 owner complaints
Test every screen, camera, power window, lock and the key fob. With the engine running, make sure no warning lights stay on.
- Engine and cooling5 owner complaints
Start the engine cold and listen for knocking or ticking. Check for warning lights, oil leaks and a low oil level, and ask how often oil had to be topped up.
- Fuel and propulsion system2 owner complaints
Watch for fuel smells, hard starting and the check engine light, and make sure the fuel gauge works.
Make sure these recalls were done
Recall repairs are free at any dealer of the brand. Ask the seller for proof, or have a dealer check the VIN.
- SeatsRecall number 22V234000, Apr 11, 2022
- Electrical systemRecall number 21V700000, Sep 9, 2021
- StructureRecall number 21V571000, Jul 27, 2021
- Fuel system, dieselRecall number 21V506000, Jul 2, 2021
- Fuel system, dieselRecall number 21V372000, May 20, 2021
- Exterior lightingRecall number 21V082000, Feb 17, 2021
- Electrical systemRecall number 20V509000, Aug 27, 2020
- Exterior lightingRecall number 20V421000, Jul 21, 2020
- Exterior lightingRecall number 19V426000, Jun 7, 2019
- Service brakes, hydraulicRecall number 18V650000, Sep 20, 2018
- EquipmentRecall number 18V518000, Aug 6, 2018
Service bulletins worth asking about
Repair instructions the maker sent to dealers for known problems. Ask whether any of these repairs were done.
- Electrical systemMay 27, 2022
- Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelNov 8, 2021
- Engine and engine coolingAug 24, 2021
- Engine and engine coolingJul 16, 2021
- Electrical systemOct 21, 2020
Before you pay
- Decode the VIN and make sure it matches the title, the registration and the car itself.
- Get a vehicle history report to check for accidents, salvage or flood titles and odometer problems.
- Ask for service records, especially oil changes and any transmission fluid service.
- Start the car from cold, and drive it at city and highway speeds for at least 20 minutes.
- Have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you sign anything.
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