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Data through Oct 2026
Make

Coachmen

The complete NHTSA record for Coachmen vehicles: owner complaints, recall campaigns, defect investigations and manufacturer communications, for every model and model year on file.

Most Coachmen recalls are filed by Forest River, part of Coachmen.

Owner complaints in the last five years65473 on file in all, across 123 models
Recall campaigns20951 in five years
Severity index6.6Crash, fire, injury or death per 100 complaints
Investigations13194 service bulletins
By year

Owner complaints about Coachmen vehicles peaked at 34 in 2000

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 1995 to 2026. 2026 runs through October.

0102030401995199834200120042007201020132016201920222026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints and recalls files. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Components

Tires draws the most owner complaints about Coachmen vehicles, 20% of them

Share of all owner complaints on file, by component.

Tires
120
Equipment
78
Structure
66
Brakes
51
Suspension
46
Electrical system
32
Wheels
23
Powertrain
18
Engine and cooling
17
Steering
16
Source: NHTSA ODI.
Models

The Coachmen has the most complaints of any Coachmen model

Every Coachmen model with complaints or recalls on file, by complaints. Counts are not rates: NHTSA publishes no sales volumes.

Coachmen models
ModelModel yearsComplaintsSeverity indexRecallsInvestigations
Coachmen1980 to 2003986.12227
Catalina1991 to 2026382.6730
Mirada1999 to 2023378.1580
Freedom Express2009 to 2024326.3230
Santara1993 to 2006296.9310
Leprechaun1984 to 2025240.0410
Freelander2004 to 2025150.0450
Prism2007 to 2024140.0520
Aurora1997 to 20221315.4240
Sportscoach1999 to 2024128.3300
Apex2009 to 2025128.3190
Chaparral2000 to 2026911.1310
Pursuit2009 to 202390.0310
Nova2021 to 202580.0180
Galleria2016 to 2024616.7370
Mini Motorhome1980 to 2000616.729
Pathfinder1982 to 2015520.0250
Clipper1989 to 2026560.090
Spirit OF America2000 to 200750.050
Cross Country1982 to 201840.0370
Brookstone2010 to 202540.0190
Beyond2019 to 202640.0150
Freedom2000 to 200840.0120
Viking2017 to 2026425.0110
Spirit2018 to 202440.090
Royal1999 to 200140.040
Concord2004 to 202430.0300
Captiva2000 to 200730.090
Epic2005 to 200730.080
Class A1997 to 200030.040
Trailer1998 to 199930.020
Encore2015 to 202430.010
E350199130.000
Sportscoach Elite2004 to 20082100.0130
Futura2000 to 200520.050
Sportcoach Encore2005 to 200720.030
Capri Micro200720.020
Blast2010 to 201520.000
Crosscountry MH2002 to 200320.000
Adrenaline2005 to 202610.0230
Orion2009 to 20211100.0200
Encounter2010 to 201610.0150
Chaparral Lite2017 to 202310.0110
Shasta1982 to 201910.0101
Somerset2000 to 200610.080
Travelmaster1982 to 19861100.080
Destiny1994 to 199810.060
Capri2004 to 200710.040
Leprechaun-Mm2004 to 200910.040
Clipper Classic2004 to 200610.030
Lite2000 to 200310.030
Ranger2000 to 200310.030
322QB1999 to 200010.020
Clipper Spirit2004 to 200510.020
Cascade 26RBS200210.010
Classic1988 to 198910.010
Freedom Express 31200810.010
Roadmaster-Mm200410.010
Velocity20061100.010
241FK-LITE199810.000
Show all 123 models
Source: NHTSA ODI. Recall counts add campaigns across model years, so a campaign covering three years counts three times.
Latest recalls

Recent campaigns listing a Coachmen product

  • 26V-020 Jan 19, 2026
    Ramp door may break away from the door frame while loading or unloading vehicles
    Equipment · 515 vehicles
  • 25V-728 Oct 24, 2025
    Chassis outrigger may contact and puncture the tire
    Structure · 8 vehicles
  • 25V-682 Oct 10, 2025
    Distribution panel wire may be connected to the battery without over current protection
    Electrical system · 20k vehicles
  • 25V-264 Apr 18, 2025
    Front exterior accent lights, awning, and auto-leveling system may be incorrectly wired and not have proper over current circuit protection
    Electrical system · 975 vehicles
  • 25V-245 Apr 14, 2025
    Clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach
    Structure · 4,179 vehicles
  • 25V-230 Apr 10, 2025
    Wastewater holding tank pipe may not extend to the exterior of the vehicle, allowing sewer gas to enter the cabin
    Equipment · 27 vehicles
  • 25V-229 Apr 10, 2025
    Wastewater holding tank pipe may not extend to the exterior of the vehicle, allowing sewer gas to enter the cabin
    Equipment · 23 vehicles
  • 25V-212 Apr 4, 2025
    Solar panel wiring may be incorrectly wired to the battery, causing it to melt
    Electrical system · 69 vehicles
  • 25V-112 Feb 21, 2025
    Towing coupler may be underrated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the trailer
    Equipment · 7 vehicles
  • 25V-111 Feb 21, 2025
    Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the Federal placard may exceed the safety chain rating
    Equipment · 1,833 vehicles
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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