1996 Coachmen Catalina Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 8, 2003 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Catalina years
Not enough data 5th of 27 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Coachmen Catalina. That ranks 5th out of 27 Catalina model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 20,417 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1996 Coachmen Catalina problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~20,417 mi
Structure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline150%20,417——
Structure150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 1 complaints
2000: 1200012003: 120031

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1996 Coachmen Catalina recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Coachmen Catalina.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Fuel pump failed, causing vehicle to stall. *ak the first failure occurred in the rocky mountains during stop and go traffic lights. The engine would quit and it would be hard to restart the vehicle. Consumer figured it was water in the gas tank. He purred 6 cans of heet into it and later it…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Nov 17, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10042550

The siding of the 5th wheel began to peel off and insulation flew out due to flaw in installation by the manufacturer. Yh

Structure · received Jul 3, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 552861

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Coachmen Catalina?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, structure problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Coachmen Catalina?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 Coachmen Catalina a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Catalina model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.