Coachmen Prism Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 5, 2025 · 14 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 14 owner complaints and 17 safety recalls on file for the Coachmen Prism, across 18 model years (2007–2024). The 2015 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is structure.

Peak: 2015, with 3 complaints
2007: 0200702008: 002009: 0200902010: 112011: 0201102012: 222013: 0201302014: 222015: 3201532016: 002017: 1201712018: 222019: 1201912020: 222021: 0202102022: 002023: 0202302024: 00

n = 14 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Coachmen Prism years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Prism model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2015 Prism: 3 complaints, 3 recalls
  2. 2020 Prism: 2 complaints, 3 recalls
  3. 2018 Prism: 2 complaints, 2 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2010 Prism: 1 complaint, 4 recalls
  2. 2017 Prism: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  3. 2019 Prism: 1 complaint, 1 recall

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Coachmen Prism problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Structure420
Equipment330
Wheels330
Latches/locks/linkages110
Power Train110
Service Brakes110
Vehicle Speed Control110
Visibility110

All Coachmen Prism model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2024 Prism04——
2023 Prism05——
2022 Prism02——
2021 Prism04——
2020 Prism23—Power Train
2019 Prism11—Unknown or Other
2018 Prism22—Equipment
2017 Prism11—Wheels
2016 Prism01——
2015 Prism33—Structure
2014 Prism24—Equipment
2013 Prism04——
2012 Prism24—Equipment
2011 Prism03——
2010 Prism14—Unknown or Other
2009 Prism05——
2008 Prism01——
2007 Prism01——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Coachmen Prism years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2015 (3), 2020 (2), 2018 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Coachmen Prism?

Structure, with 4 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Coachmen Prism have?

17 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.