2008 Coachmen Chaparral Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Chaparral years
- Not enough data 1st of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Coachmen Chaparral. That is the most of any Chaparral model year in the database (23 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 6,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Coachmen Chaparral 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 100% | 6,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Coachmen Chaparral recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Coachmen is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 chaparral, model year 2004-2006 somerset, model year 2007-2008 wyoming, model year 2004-2005 santara, and model year 2004-2006 sportscoach elite motor homes and fifth wheel trailers manufactured from october 2003, through september 2007. These vehicles are equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.
Risk: An overheated receiver could cause a fire.
Fix: Coachmen is working with dimplex to identify and notify any affected owners. Dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. The safety recall began on february 21, 2011. Owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539 or coachmen motor works customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
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 2008 coachmen chaparral. While driving 75 mph, the contact heard a popping noise coming from the trailer and noticed that it began to sway. The contact pulled the vehicle over and had it towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic informed the contact that the u-bolts on…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 coachmen chaparral. The rear axle on the trailer was misaligned with the front axle. This condition caused abnormal tread wear on one of the rear tires. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership for inspection. The technician stated that the axles were within…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Coachmen Chaparral?
Owners most often report suspension problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Coachmen Chaparral?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Coachmen Chaparral a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Chaparral model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.