2005 Coachmen Clipper Classic Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 29, 2010 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Clipper Classic years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Coachmen Clipper Classic. That is the most of any Clipper Classic model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 1,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2005 Coachmen Clipper Classic problems

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

Structure1 · ~1,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure1100%1,000——

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

2005 Coachmen Clipper Classic recalls (1)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerAug 19, 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V364000 · 3,624 vehicles

Problem: On certain camping trailers, the innovative design technologies roof lift system is defective and may fail allowing the roof to collapse unexpectedly.

Risk: Should this occur, there is potential for personal injury to any occupants inside the trailer at the time of failure.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary parts. The recall began on october 27, 2005. Owners may contact their local dealers. If unable to find a local dealer, contact viking at 1-800-239-6157.

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 2005 coachmen clipper classic. The contact stated that while the vehicle was sitting in the parked position, with two passengers sitting on the slide out assembly on the rear of the vehicle, the assembly bent downward. The sticker on the slide out assembly reads that it can…

Structure · received Jun 29, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10340671

Other Coachmen Clipper Classic years

← 2004 Clipper Classic · 2006 Clipper Classic →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2006 Clipper Classic01
200511
2004 Clipper Classic01

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Coachmen Clipper Classic?

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

Was there a recall on the 2005 Coachmen Clipper Classic?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2005 Coachmen Clipper Classic a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Clipper Classic model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.