I had been driving the motorhome for about 2 hours, since I started traveling that day. I was traveling at approximately 60 MPH straight down the highway, when all of the sudden the engine turned off on its own, then in about 1 to 2 seconds the dash system icon lights came back on as if the engine had just been started. The dash system icon lights then went off and the engine was running again.
The worst 2016 Newmar Ventana LE problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
Recalls 6
Exterior lighting: turn signal
- What is wrong
- Newmar Corporaton (Newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ventana LE, 2017-2020 Ventana, London Aire, Essex and Dutch Star, 2017-2019 Mountain Aire, 2018-2020 New Aire, and 2020 Kountry Star motorhomes that received the 'inspection-only' remedy from recall 19V‑426. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
- Risk
- Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America dealers will replace the PDM, free of charge. This recall began September 11, 2020. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 20V‑404.
Recall number 20V421000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ventana LE and 2017-2019 Dutch Star, Essex, London Aire, Mountain Aire and Ventana, and 2018-2019 New Aire motorhomes built on a Daimler trucks chassis. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
- Risk
- Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will inspect and replace the rear PDM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V‑852.
Recall number 19V426000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2018 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, New Aire, Ventana and Ventana LE motorhomes. These vehicles may have a loose power connection at the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), possibly resulting in a build up of heat.
- Risk
- The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electrical connection at the ATS, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300.
Recall number 17V830000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. A list of the affected vehicles available at: These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit:
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1‑855‑262‑3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information or owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑574‑773‑7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17E-062.
Recall number 17V809000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar
- What is wrong
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ventana, and Ventana LE vehicles manufactured March 27, 2015, to February 8, 2016, built on a Freightliner chassis. The front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen.
- Risk
- If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and dealers for Daimler Trucks, manufacturer of the chassis, will modify the sway bar mounting, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2016. Owners should contact Daimler Trucks North America LLC at 1‑800‑547‑0712, or e-mail them at [email protected] to locate a service center. Owners may also contact the Newmar service department at 1‑800‑731‑8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 208.
Recall number 16V270000 · Recall details
Wheels: rim
- What is wrong
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ventana, and 2015-2016 Ventana LE vehicles manufactured January 16, 2015, to January 13, 2016 built on Freightliner Chassis. The affected vehicles may have a front rim maximum pounds per square inch (psi) rating of 120psi which is lower than the Michelin tires maximum inflation rating of 130 psi.
- Risk
- If the tires are inflated to their maximum pressure, the rims may suddenly fail due to being over pressurized, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and at the owner's choice dealers will either install a new Federal Tag Label with the correct psi rating or install 130 psi rated front rims. The recall began on March 22, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑574‑773‑7791.
Recall number 16V055000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Newmar Ventana LE 14
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Check for proper torque of all mounting bolts on all electric slideout motors
- Check for proper torque of all mounting bolts on all electric slideout motors
- Electrical system
- Exterior lighting
- Electrical system
- Daimler Trucks North America has issued field service campaign SF543A. In response, Newmar is publishing...
- Equipment
- Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on the federal safety agency Recall: Newmar...
- Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, has initiated Field Service Campaign SF536A to modify specific...
- Newmar corporation has discovered that the slideout motor mounting bolts on certain motor homes may have...
What 2016 Newmar Ventana LE owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Compare the 2016 Newmar Ventana LE
Other model years
2016
Questions about the 2016 Newmar Ventana LE
Is the 2016 Newmar Ventana LE reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Newmar Ventana LE, close to a typical Ventana LE model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Newmar Ventana LE?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2016 Newmar Ventana LE have?
6 recalls, covering exterior lighting, electrical system and equipment.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2016 Newmar Ventana LE?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history