1996 Coachmen Santara Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Santara years
- Not enough data 5th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Coachmen Santara. That ranks 5th out of 12 Santara model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 17,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Coachmen Santara 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Coachmen Santara recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Vehicle description: motor homes with basement converters and basement freezers. A grommet may be missing allowing the 110-volt wire to rub against a metal edge.
Risk: If a direct short were to occur, the potential exists for a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the motor homes to determine if the subject wires are properly protected. If they are not, proper protection will be added, and if necessary, the wiring will be repaired or replaced.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford coachman santara rv. While the vehicle was traveling at a speed of 35 mph the contact attempted to brake and noticed that the brake pedal had to be pressed to the floor in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic shop where the contact had…
While driving at approximately 55-65 mph on highway consumer drove over railroad tracks when motorhome suddenly began to shake uncontrollably , vehicle kept shaking for about 400-500 feet before motorhome came to a complete stop. Vehicle shook so hard that shades over light fixture fell off/cover…
Other Coachmen Santara years
← 1995 Santara · 1997 Santara →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Santara | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 Santara | 0 | 6 |
| 2004 Santara | 0 | 6 |
| 2003 Santara | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 Santara | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 Santara | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 Santara | 2 | 2 |
| 1999 Santara | 5 | 2 |
| 1998 Santara | 5 | 1 |
| 1997 Santara | 3 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 Santara | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Coachmen Santara?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, suspension problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Coachmen Santara?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Coachmen Santara a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Santara model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.