2017 Coachmen Cross Country Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cross Country years
- Not enough data 2nd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Coachmen Cross Country. That ranks 2nd out of 11 Cross Country model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 100%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Coachmen Cross Country 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2017 Coachmen Cross Country recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer; structure
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2015 Coachmen Encore, 2016-2020 Coachmen Mirada, 2018-2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019-2021 Forest River Berkshire, 2011-2016 Forest River Blue Ridge, 2014-2019 Forest River Cardinal, 2014-2020 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2014-2021 Forest River Georgetown, 2019 Forest River Legacy, and 2017-2018 Forest River Riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 Series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Risk: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1380.
Exterior lighting:brake lights; exterior lighting:turn signal; electrical system
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Charleston, 2017-2019 Legacy, 2017-2020 Berkshire, 2017 Coachmen Cross Country, and 2017-2020 Sportscoach motorhomes built on certain FCCC XB and XC chassis that received an inspection-only remedy for recall 18V-763. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Risk: Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest Rivers will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will replace the old Power Distribution Module (PDM) with a new PDM, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 . Forest's number for this recall is 51-1203.
Exterior lighting
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2017-2019 Coachmen Sportscoach and Forest River Berkshire and Legacy and 2017-2018 Forest River Charleston motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Risk: Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: The remedy for this recall is still under development. Owners will be notified and be sent to FCCC authorized service facilities for free repairs. Forest River issued owners an interim notification on November 16, 2018. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112 or Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-5821. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0893.
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.
On our 2017 Coachman Cross Country Motorhome with a Cummings motor and Freightliner chassis with 13000 miles we are experiencing our 4 time with DEF system failure The first 2 times the Motorhome was under warranty and had to be towed to a Freightliner repair facility. On October 6, 2021 on our way…
Other Coachmen Cross Country years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 3 |
| 2016 Cross Country | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 Cross Country | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 Cross Country | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Cross Country | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 Cross Country | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Cross Country | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 Cross Country | 2 | 3 |
| 2005 Cross Country | 1 | 4 |
| 2004 Cross Country | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 Cross Country | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Coachmen Cross Country?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Coachmen Cross Country?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Coachmen Cross Country a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cross Country model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.