2003 Coachmen Santara Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Santara years
- Not enough data 8th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Coachmen Santara. That ranks 8th out of 12 Santara model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 30,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | 30,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2003 Coachmen Santara recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Coachmen is recalling 13,662 my 2002-2008 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with glass shower doors and manufactured from june 15, 2001 thorugh august 6, 2007. When pressure is applied to the towel bar on the glass shower door, the edge of the bar may contact the glass.
Risk: Glass breakage may occur which could cause personal injury.
Fix: Owners will be provided with new mounting hardware for the towel bar and installation instructions. If an owner is not comfortable replacing the hardware themselves, a dealer will install the hardware at no cost to them. The recall is expected to begin on or about december 19, 2008. Owners may contact coachmen at 1-574-825-5821.
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: On certain class c mini-motor homes, the generator exhaust pipe may have been assembled and installed incorrectly resulting in insufficient clearance to or contact with the chassis fuel fill tube.
Risk: When operating, the generator's exhaust pipe may reach temperatures that could potentially melt and/or ignite the fuel fill tube. Should this occur, the potential exists for a fire.
Fix: Dealers will disassemble a portion of the generator exhaust pipe assembly, turning one of the bent components around 180 degrees, reassembling the exhaust pipe and measuring to ensure a minimum of 3" air gap with surrounding components. Owner notification began march 24, 2003. 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 coachmen at 1-800-453-6064.
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.
We purchased an 03 coachmen santara rv with the ford f450 triton v10 engine it had 28500 mil. When we bought it in oct. 08. We have not had any work done to it and the engine ran fine,we have taken a few trips in it and it has ran fine. We decided to take it to holbrook for the thanksgiving holiday…
Other Coachmen Santara years
← 2002 Santara · 2004 Santara →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Santara | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 Santara | 0 | 6 |
| 2004 Santara | 0 | 6 |
| 2003 | 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 Santara | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 Santara | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Coachmen Santara?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Coachmen Santara?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.