Western Alpine Coach Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 26, 2009 · 42 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 42 owner complaints and 8 safety recalls on file for the Western Alpine Coach, across 9 model years (1998–2006). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (16). The most reported problem area overall is steering.

Peak: 2005, with 16 complaints
1998: 1199811999: 2199922000: 7200072001: 2200122002: 0200202003: 0200302004: 8200482005: 162005162006: 620066

n = 42 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Western Alpine Coach years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Alpine Coach year: 2005. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2005 Alpine Coach: 16 complaints, 3 recalls
  2. 2004 Alpine Coach: 8 complaints, 1 recall
  3. 2000 Alpine Coach: 7 complaints, 5 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 1998 Alpine Coach: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
  2. 1999 Alpine Coach: 2 complaints, 3 recalls
  3. 2001 Alpine Coach: 2 complaints, 4 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Western Alpine Coach problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Steering3040
Service Brakes, Hydraulic820
Structure540
Equipment320
Electrical System221
Exterior Lighting111
Fuel System, Gasoline110
Service Brakes, Air110
Suspension110
Vehicle Speed Control110

All Western Alpine Coach model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2006 Alpine Coach61—Steering
2005 Alpine Coach163—SteeringFar more complaints than other years
2004 Alpine Coach81—Steering
2003 Alpine Coach01——
2002 Alpine Coach01——
2001 Alpine Coach24—Electrical System
2000 Alpine Coach75—Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1999 Alpine Coach23—Fuel System, Gasoline
1998 Alpine Coach12—Equipment

More from Western: all Western models · VIN decoder

Frequently asked questions

Which Western Alpine Coach years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2005 (16) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Alpine Coach year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Western Alpine Coach?

Steering, with 30 complaints across 4 model years.

How many recalls does the Western Alpine Coach have?

8 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.