1998 Coachmen Santara Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Santara years
- Not enough data 1st of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Coachmen Santara. That is the most of any Santara model year in the database (12 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 40%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | 40,441 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 20% | 40,441 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | 20,502 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 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.
Dt*: the contact stated the engine stalled while driving 5 mph. The vehicle would not restart, and was towed to an authorized service dealer, where the fuel lifter pump was found to be the cause of the stalling. This was the 6th pump to be replaced in 8 years. The contact found a nhtsa recall #…
1998 coachmen santara awning made by dometic a&e, model 8500, blew open with a gust of wind. The ensuing vibration caused the front support arm to deploy and drop down. Had there been another vehicle next to us it would have caused an accident to them and our motorhome. This awning, and other…
When applying brakes pedal goes to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Vehicle has been at 2 dealers for 11 months. Dealer replaced pads/ hose assembly/ master cylinder/ gaskets/ brake lines/ booster assembly/ calipers, and rear wheel cylinders. Did not remedy problem. Consumer has…
Pe00-020; while driving about 65 mph right inner rear tire had a tread separation wich just made a loud noise. Then, stopped/found out tread was gone. Ford, couchman motor home, 1998, firestone lt225/75r16 m/s. *ak another firestone steel tex tire had tread separation. *yh
Brake pedal fell apart causing loss of brake control resulting in vehicle collision with several objects. (ohio traffic crash report) mjs.
Other Coachmen Santara years
← 1997 Santara · 1999 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 | 5 | 1 |
| 1997 Santara | 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 1998 Coachmen Santara?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Coachmen Santara?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.