1997 Coachmen Santara Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Santara years
- Not enough data 3rd of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Coachmen Santara. That ranks 3rd out of 12 Santara model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 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.
While driving from nevada to illinois, all the window seals (except in bedroom) blew out, then the dashboard separated from walls of unit, also the walls on the drivers side released from the floor lengthwise about 20 feet. You can see road, the separation is so big. The separation is also on the…
A defective wire harness started the fire as determined by the technicians who repaired the vehicle. A local fire department was required to extinguish the fire completely. Vehicle had been stopped for about 10 minutes when fire broke out. I have much more documentation on the incident available to…
Firestone steeltex tires p225/75r16 dot vd1l1xd187 have failed 5 times, all tires have had cracks forming in the sidewall, on one occasion, consumer temporarily lost control of vehicle and there was damage to the motorhome. *slc
Other Coachmen Santara years
← 1996 Santara · 1998 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 | 3 | 1 |
| 1996 Santara | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 Santara | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Coachmen Santara?
Owners most often report electrical system, structure, tires problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Coachmen Santara?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.