Coachmen Santara Problems by Year
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints and 12 safety recalls on file for the Coachmen Santara, across 12 model years (1995–2006). The 1999 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is tires.
Coachmen Santara years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Santara model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1999 Santara: 5 complaints, 2 recalls
- 1998 Santara: 5 complaints, 1 recall
- 1997 Santara: 3 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2002 Santara: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2003 Santara: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 1996 Santara: 2 complaints, 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 Santara problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Coachmen Santara model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Santara | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2005 Santara | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2004 Santara | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2003 Santara | 1 | 2 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2002 Santara | 1 | 2 | — | Equipment | |
| 2001 Santara | 2 | 2 | — | Tires | |
| 2000 Santara | 2 | 2 | — | Tires | |
| 1999 Santara | 5 | 2 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1998 Santara | 5 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1997 Santara | 3 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1996 Santara | 2 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1995 Santara | 3 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Coachmen Santara years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1999 (5), 1998 (5), 1997 (3). 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 Santara?
Tires, with 8 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Coachmen Santara have?
12 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.