Coachmen Catalina Problems by Year
NHTSA has 37 owner complaints and 38 safety recalls on file for the Coachmen Catalina, across 27 model years (1995–2026). The 2001 model year has the most complaints (8). The most reported problem area overall is equipment.
Coachmen Catalina years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Catalina model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2001 Catalina: 8 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2000 Catalina: 6 complaints, 4 recalls
- 1999 Catalina: 5 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2003 Catalina: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2005 Catalina: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
- 2013 Catalina: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Coachmen Catalina problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 13 | 6 | 0 |
| Tires | 10 | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Coachmen Catalina model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Catalina | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2025 Catalina | 0 | 7 | — | — | |
| 2024 Catalina | 1 | 6 | — | Equipment | |
| 2023 Catalina | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2022 Catalina | 0 | 8 | — | — | |
| 2021 Catalina | 0 | 7 | — | — | |
| 2020 Catalina | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2019 Catalina | 2 | 2 | — | Tires | |
| 2018 Catalina | 2 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 2017 Catalina | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2016 Catalina | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2015 Catalina | 1 | 1 | — | Tires | |
| 2014 Catalina | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2013 Catalina | 1 | 2 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2012 Catalina | 2 | 1 | — | Suspension | |
| 2011 Catalina | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2010 Catalina | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2009 Catalina | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2005 Catalina | 1 | 3 | — | Equipment | |
| 2004 Catalina | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2003 Catalina | 1 | 2 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2002 Catalina | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2001 Catalina | 8 | 3 | — | Equipment | |
| 2000 Catalina | 6 | 4 | — | Tires | |
| 1999 Catalina | 5 | 2 | — | Equipment | |
| 1996 Catalina | 2 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1995 Catalina | 5 | 0 | — | Power Train |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Coachmen Catalina years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2001 (8), 2000 (6), 1999 (5). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Coachmen Catalina?
Equipment, with 13 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Coachmen Catalina have?
38 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.