2000 Coachmen Pathfinder Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 31, 2005 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Pathfinder years
Not enough data 1st of 11 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2000 Coachmen Pathfinder. That is the most of any Pathfinder model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 85,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2000 Coachmen Pathfinder problems

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

Air Bags1 · ~85,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags1100%85,000——

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

2000 Coachmen Pathfinder recalls (2)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerOct 14, 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V373000 · 19,110 vehicles

Problem: On certain motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.

Risk: An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. This could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.

Fix: Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. If the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. Consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung at 800-932-3837 or coachmen at 1-219-825-5821.

Seat belts:front:buckle assemblySep 13, 2000 · NHTSA campaign 00V273001 · 2,688 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: class a and c motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Fix: Am-safe in notifying customers that they will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies free of charge.

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.

At 55 mph consumer lost control of the vehicle, it went into an open field, became air born, landed and rolled over at least 9 times. Upon impact, neither side or frontal air bags deployed. Vehicle was totaled. *ak

Air Bags · received Mar 31, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10117160

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Coachmen Pathfinder?

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

Was there a recall on the 2000 Coachmen Pathfinder?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2000 Coachmen Pathfinder a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Pathfinder model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.