1999 Coachmen Catalina Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Catalina years
- Not enough data 3rd of 27 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Coachmen Catalina. That ranks 3rd out of 27 Catalina model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (2 complaints, 40%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Coachmen Catalina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 40% | 39,428 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Coachmen Catalina recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:electrical
Problem: On certain rear diesel motor homes equipped with optional gas generators, the generator fuel fill gas cap provided with the unit may not completely seal against the rim of the fill tube.
Risk: This could allow any gas that is splashed against the cap during vehicle operation, sudden stops, or turns, or a crash, to leak out. If gas is allowed to leak out through the unsealed cap/fill connection, the potential for a fire exists.
Fix: Dealers will replace the generator fuel fill tube and cap assembly. Owner notification began january 23, 2002. 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 1-800-453-6064.
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: class a and c motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Fix: Am-safe in notifying customers that they will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies free of charge.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 (na) coachmen catalina. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model number rm2652. The contact stated that the refrigerator would not get cool, and a yellow residue was leaking from the bottom of the backside. He discovered a safety recall on his refrigerator and took…
Tl*the contact owns a dometic refrigerator, model number rm2852. The contact never received a recall notice in the mail. His refrigerator was leaking coolant and he took it to the dealer to be repaired. The dealer advised him of the recall at that time. The dealer also notified the manufacturer and…
Consumer firestone steeltex r4s tire failed. *ts on several occasions, the consumer experienced tread separations. *jb
The right rear inner tire vibrated, and a bulge came out of the tread, but held air. At 46,724 miles the front right tire vibrated, and the tread separated, but held air. At 48,510 miles the left rear inner tire tread separated and blew out. At 52,715 miles the right outer rear tire tread came off…
The motorhome vibrates and bounces severely while driving, the vibrations are so severe that they cause numerous problems including causing the cd player to come out of the dash, the front panels near the front wheel broke and the alarm system came out of its proper position, consumer attempted to…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Coachmen Catalina?
Owners most often report equipment, tires, suspension problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Coachmen Catalina?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.