1997 Coachmen Class A Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Class A years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Coachmen Class A. That is the most of any Class A model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is latches/locks/linkages (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 16,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Coachmen Class A 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 50% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Coachmen Class A recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Coachmen Class A.
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 1997 coachmen class-c rv. The contact stated the exterior door lock became stuck and failed to release. The contact stated that the entire locking mechanism was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate…
Pe00 040; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and heard a loud noise. She was able to pull over to shoulder, and noticed that on rear passenger's side firestone tire(dot # vn1l1xa276) tread had separated from the rim. Tire was still inflated. Firestone,#steeltex radial, lt22575r16. There…
Other Coachmen Class A years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Class A | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 Class A | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Coachmen Class A?
Owners most often report latches/locks/linkages, tires problems. The top one, latches/locks/linkages, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Coachmen Class A?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Coachmen Class A a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Class A model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.