2005 Coachmen Mirada Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 20, 2018 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Mirada years
Not enough data 2nd of 24 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Coachmen Mirada. That ranks 2nd out of 24 Mirada model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 27,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2005 Coachmen Mirada problems

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

Equipment1 · ~27,000 mi
Equipment Adaptive/mobility1
Structure1 · ~34,568 mi
Trailer Hitches1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Equipment133%27,000——
Equipment Adaptive/mobility133%———
Structure133%34,568——
Trailer Hitches133%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2013, with 1 complaints
2013: 1201312014: 1201412018: 120181

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2005 Coachmen Mirada recalls (3)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerDec 4, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V639000 · 13,662 vehicles

Problem: Coachmen is recalling 13,662 my 2002-2008 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with glass shower doors and manufactured from june 15, 2001 thorugh august 6, 2007. When pressure is applied to the towel bar on the glass shower door, the edge of the bar may contact the glass.

Risk: Glass breakage may occur which could cause personal injury.

Fix: Owners will be provided with new mounting hardware for the towel bar and installation instructions. If an owner is not comfortable replacing the hardware themselves, a dealer will install the hardware at no cost to them. The recall is expected to begin on or about december 19, 2008. Owners may contact coachmen at 1-574-825-5821.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerJun 25, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V279000 · 37,293 vehicles

Problem: Coachmen is recalling 37,293 motorhomes and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.

Fix: Coachmen is working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or coachmen at 574-825-5821.

Trailer hitchesMar 17, 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V092000 · 251 vehicles

Problem: On certain class a motor homes, the rear hitch attachment brackets that connect the hitch assembly to the chassis frame may crack at the 90 degree bend.

Risk: If this were to occur, a complete separation of the hitch assembly from the chassis could occur, resulting in a crash due to a loss of control of the towed vehicle or trailer.

Fix: Dealers will repair the hitch assembly attachment brackets free of charge. The recall began on march 24, 2005. Owners may contact coachmen at 1-800-453-6064.

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.

Faulty hitch installation - the bracket used to install hitch to frame by manufacturer was not sufficient. While towing a trailer within load/towing recommendations it tore the steel bracket, which almost led to loss of towed trailer. See photos. *tt

Equipment · received Jul 20, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11112599

I drove my class a motorhome up my driveway after dumping my grey water tank. I went to exit through the only door and it would not open no matter what i did. I had to crawl out of a window to get out nearly injuring myself. It has been 6 hours and i have repeatedly tried to open the door from the…

Structure · received Jul 20, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10614843

Reference: report receipt date: mar 17, 2005 nhtsa campaign number: 05v092000 component(s): trailer hitches i purchased a used coachmen mirada motorhome on april 23, 2013. After picking up the motorhome, i checked for recalls and found that there was one on the "hitch bracket assembly". In…

Trailer Hitches · received May 30, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10514240

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Coachmen Mirada?

Owners most often report equipment, equipment adaptive/mobility, structure problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Coachmen Mirada?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2005 Coachmen Mirada a good year?

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