1997 Coachmen Destiny Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Destiny years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Coachmen Destiny. That is the most of any Destiny model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, air (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Coachmen Destiny 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 Coachmen Destiny recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Vehicle description: motor homes with basement converters and basement freezers. A grommet may be missing allowing the 110-volt wire to rub against a metal edge.
Risk: If a direct short were to occur, the potential exists for a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the motor homes to determine if the subject wires are properly protected. If they are not, proper protection will be added, and if necessary, the wiring will be repaired or replaced.
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.
While driving the vehicle at 70 mph power steering failed, causing the consumer to lose control. Just in time the consumer was able to bring the vehicle to the side of the road whitout causing an accident. *ak also, the draglink came apart because of factory negligence. Dealer installed a new…
Other Coachmen Destiny years
← 1996 Destiny · 1998 Destiny →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Destiny | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 Destiny | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 Destiny | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Coachmen Destiny?
Owners most often report service brakes, air, steering problems. The top one, service brakes, air, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Coachmen Destiny?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Coachmen Destiny a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Destiny model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.