2013 Entegra Anthem Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 10, 2020 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Anthem years
Not enough data 2nd of 19 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Entegra Anthem. That ranks 2nd out of 19 Anthem model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 34,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2013 Entegra Anthem problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train2 · ~34,000 mi
Engine1 · ~58,000 mi
Structure1 · ~1,400 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~34,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1 · ~1,400 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train250%34,000——
Engine125%58,000——
Structure125%1,400——
Unknown or Other125%34,000——
Visibility/wiper125%1,400——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2020, with 2 complaints
2016: 1201612018: 1201812020: 220202

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2013 Entegra Anthem recalls (5)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Suspension:front:control armMar 17, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V187000 · 2,161 vehicles

Problem: Entegra Coach (Entegra) is recalling certain 2012-2013 and 2015-2018 Anthem; 2013 and 2017-2018 Aspire; and 2012-2018 Cornerstone motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.

Risk: A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Entegra will notify owners, and Spartan service centers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, and reinstall the properly torqued ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2017. Owners may contact call Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277 or Entegra customer service at 1-800-945-4787.

Electrical system:wiringOct 18, 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V516000 · 353 vehicles

Problem: Entegra Coach is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Anthem and Cornerstone motorhomes manufactured December 16, 2009, through April 30, 2013. The power cables from the exterior freezer can be damaged due to contact with the freezer sliding tray rails.

Risk: Prolonged rubbing of the power cables against the sliding tray rails may cause the wires to short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Entegra Coach will notify owners, and dealers will secure the freezer power cables to prevent their chafing, at no charge. The recall began on December 10, 2013. Owners may contact Entegra Coach at 1-800-945-4787.

Visibility:windshield wiper/washerJul 31, 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V330000 · 174 vehicles

Problem: Entegra Coach is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Anthem, Aspire, and Cornerstone motorhomes manufactured February 8, 2013, through June 13, 2013. The attachment mechanism that holds the windshield wiper arm to the wiper motor shaft could crack.

Risk: If the attachment mechanism cracks, the windshield wiper may separate reducing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Entegra Coach will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper arms, at no charge. The recall began on August 27, 2013. Owners may contact Entegra Coach at 1-800-945-4787.

Visibility:windshield wiper/washerJan 30, 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V028000 · 359 vehicles

Problem: Entegra Coach is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Aspire and Anthem Class A motorhomes; and 2012-2013 Cornerstone Class A motorhomes, manufactured March 14,2011, through September 25, 2012. A wiper link was installed which is shorter than required for proper function of the wiper system.

Risk: The wipers may not operate as designed and the driver's visibility can be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Entegra Coach will notify owners and dealers will replace the wiper link, at no charge. The recall began on February 19, 2013. Owners may contact Entegra Coach at 1-800-945-4787.

Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkagesJul 3, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V312000 · 232 vehicles

Problem: Entegra is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 anthem and aspire and model year 2012-2013 cornerstone motor homes manufactured from april 19, 2011, through june 22, 2012. The windshield wiper arm can detach from the vehicle.

Risk: If this occurs, the driver's visibility can be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Entegra will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shaft attaching the arm to the wiper linkage, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 26, 2012. Owners may contact entegra at 1-800-945-4787.

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.

Reference nhtsa recall 16v-313 and previous submission 11344194. Our motorhome with a spartan chassis suffered an exhaust bellows failure exactly described in recall 16v-313. It is of the correct vintage and type described by 16v-313. Spartan chassis company refuses to make repairs or honor the…

Power Train · received Aug 10, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11348381

The exhaust system separated between the turbo and the particulate filter on the cummins diesel engine. This is in a spartan rv chassis. The heat from the exhaust leak due to the flexible exhaust bellows caused extensive thermal damage. See nhtsa recall 16v-313 as that recall describes the problem…

Power Train · received Aug 9, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11344194

Radiator has been replaced three times. 58,000 miles on the rv. Seems to develop leaks over a period of time. Just not made well.

Engine · received Mar 1, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11075602

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 entegra anthem. The contact stated that the automatic jacks detached from the vehicle and the door opened when operating the rv. In addition, water entered through the roof and windshield. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under nhtsa campaign…

Structure · received Apr 13, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10855301

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Entegra Anthem?

Owners most often report power train, engine, structure problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Entegra Anthem?

Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2013 Entegra Anthem a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Anthem model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.