2012 Coachmen Mirada Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mirada years
- Not enough data 5th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Coachmen Mirada. That ranks 5th out of 24 Mirada model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is trailer hitches (1 complaints, 50%). There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Coachmen Mirada 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | 44,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Coachmen Mirada recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014 FR3, 2009 Forest River Encore, Sportscoach Elite, and Aurora, 2008-2009 Cruise Master, 2012-2015 Aviator, 2007-2014 Georgetown, 2007-2009 Legend, 2008-2012 Ridgeview, 2008-2014 Cross Country, 2010-2014 Coachmen Encounter, 2009-2014 Pathfinder, Solera, Mirada, Prism, and Pursuit motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. Forest River issued an interim notification to owners on January 7, 2016. The recall began on March 3, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service number at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102015-0109. Or owners can contact Lippert Components at 1-574-537-8900.
Trailer hitches
Problem: Forest River, Inc., (Forest River) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Coachmen Pursuit, Mirada, and Encounter motorhomes manufactured from March 1, 2011, through September 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the trailer hitch attaching bolts and nuts may not have been properly tightened, allowing the hitch to detach during use.
Risk: If the trailer hitch partially or fully detaches from the motorhome while it is towing a vehicle, a loss of vehicle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new fastener kit, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners West of the Mississippi River may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8317. Owners East of the Mississippi River may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8305. Forest River's campaign number for this recall is 310-09112015-0086.
Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Problem: Coachmen rv is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 mirada and encounter recreational vehicles built on a ford f-53 chassis, manufactured from february 1, 2010, through february 17, 2012. The gear shifterâs cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column. If the cable breaks, the transmission gear indicator in the gear display in the instrument panel will remain in the first gear position regardless of the gear selected.
Risk: An incorrect gear indication in the instrument panel may prevent the driver from knowing if they are in park or reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Coachmen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the gear shifterâs cable assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 2, 2012. Owners may contact coachmen rv 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.
I own an rv with lippert component stairs model # 128980 that are subject to your recall. The recall numbers for forest river are # 15v798 and lippert # 15e078. Per the notification letter i received the recall is a result of the failure of the center bolt of the fan gear assembly. This failure…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 coachmen mirada. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v576000 (trailer hitches) but a schedule was unable to be made for the recall remedy to be performed. The contact was unable to determine when the recall repair would be completed. The…
Other Coachmen Mirada years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Mirada | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Mirada | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Mirada | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 Mirada | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 Mirada | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 Mirada | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 Mirada | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 Mirada | 2 | 5 |
| 2015 Mirada | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 Mirada | 1 | 4 |
| 2013 Mirada | 2 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2 | 4 |
| 2011 Mirada | 4 | 4 |
| 2010 Mirada | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 Mirada | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 Mirada | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Mirada | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 Mirada | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Mirada | 3 | 3 |
| 2004 Mirada | 3 | 4 |
| 2002 Mirada | 3 | 2 |
| 2001 Mirada | 2 | 4 |
| 2000 Mirada | 2 | 2 |
| 1999 Mirada | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Coachmen Mirada?
Owners most often report trailer hitches, unknown or other problems. The top one, trailer hitches, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Coachmen Mirada?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.