2003 Coachmen Aurora Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Aurora years
- Not enough data 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Coachmen Aurora. That is the most of any Aurora model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (4 complaints, 100%), typically at around 29,290 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Coachmen Aurora problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 100% | 29,290 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Coachmen Aurora recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:fluid
Problem: Coachmen is recalling 2,555 my 2000-2009 georgie boy and coachmen recreational trailers equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.
Risk: The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09V-110. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731 OR COACHMEN AT 1-574-266-4030, option 5.
Electrical system
Problem: On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 101, "controls and display" and standard no. 105 "hydraulic and electric brake systems." models with actia instrument cluster, the incorrect software programmed into the cluster such that certain warnings are not displayed.
Risk: Incorrect software may not have the ability to illuminate warning lamps indicating brake system failures. The standards require driver warning when brake failure codes are set.
Fix: Workhorse is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or coachmen at 574-825-5821.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Problem: On motor home chassis built by workhorse and equipped with bosch brakes, the pads can drag on the rotor surface due to the pin slide.
Risk: A hang up or lock up may cause the calipers to over heat and not allow the driver to stop safely. This could cause overheating of the brake calipers which could result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Workhorse is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will repair the brake caliper. Owners should contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or coachmen at 219-825-5821.
Service brakes, hydraulic:brake fluid low warning: lamp
Problem: Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.
Risk: In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.
Fix: Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. Owner notification began march 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact coachmen at 1-219-825-5821.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Have a coachmen 2003 rv on a workhorse w22 chassis that the front brake overheated and locked up. *tr
There was smoke comming out from under the front of my motor home. Took to a shop where they told me that the brake calipers on both front wheels had frozen up causing everything to over heat which resulted in melting the seals for the wheel bearings letting the oil to run out. The rotors had to be…
Rear brakes on 2003 coachmen on workhorse chassis overheated and locked up causing no brakes while going down freeway. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 coachmen aurora. While driving 45 mph, the brake pedal extended to the floorboard when it was depressed. The failure caused the stopping distance to increase. The mechanic stated that the passenger side front caliper locked. He replaced the calipers, brake pads, and the…
Other Coachmen Aurora years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Aurora | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 Aurora | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 Aurora | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 Aurora | 4 | 4 |
| 2005 Aurora | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 Aurora | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 4 | 4 |
| 2002 Aurora | 3 | 4 |
| 2001 Aurora | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Aurora | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Aurora | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Coachmen Aurora?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Coachmen Aurora?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Coachmen Aurora a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Aurora model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.