2001 Coachmen Santara Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Santara years
- Not enough data 5th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Coachmen Santara. That ranks 5th out of 12 Santara model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 28,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 100% | 28,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2001 Coachmen Santara recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: On certain motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.
Risk: An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. This could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.
Fix: Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. If the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. Consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung at 800-932-3837 or coachmen at 1-219-825-5821.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: Vehicle description: class a motor homes, models 3602 and 3500. The 120-volt circuit ground wire that provides bonding from the power center and the generator transfer switch to the frame was incorrectly connected to the 12-volt ground bar.
Risk: This can lead to higher voltage within the 12-volt ground system and cause failures in the individual electronic equipment (refrigerator control, furnace control, radios, etc.).
Fix: Dealers will re-wire these motor homes.
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.
I have a 2000 coachmen motorhome which came with michelin xrv tires on it. Specifically 235/80r 22.5. I have had one tire blow out while driving and another tie was discovered to have what appeared to be a "wide ply gap" on the sidewall so i removed it. On the first tire, which blew out, i called…
While driving at 65 mph consumer heard a bumping sound from the front of the motor home. Consumer then pulled off the road to inspect the noise, and found that the front driver side tire tread separated. The front passenger side tire started to show the same signs of failure. *ak
Other Coachmen Santara years
← 2000 Santara · 2002 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 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 Santara | 2 | 2 |
| 1999 Santara | 5 | 2 |
| 1998 Santara | 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 2001 Coachmen Santara?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Coachmen Santara?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.