Coachmen Class A Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 13, 2013 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Coachmen Class A, across 3 model years (1997–2000). The 1997 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is latches/locks/linkages.

Peak: 1997, with 2 complaints
1997: 2199721999: 1199912000: 020000

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Coachmen Class A years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Class A model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 1997 Class A: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 1999 Class A: 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 Class A problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Latches/locks/linkages110
Service Brakes, Hydraulic110
Tires110

All Coachmen Class A model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2000 Class A02——
1999 Class A12—Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1997 Class A20—Latches/locks/linkages

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Frequently asked questions

Which Coachmen Class A years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1997 (2), 1999 (1). 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 Class A?

Latches/locks/linkages, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Coachmen Class A have?

2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.