By year
Owner complaints about Coachmen vehicles peaked at 18 in 2018
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2015 to 2026. 2026 runs through October.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints and recalls files. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Make
Coachmen
The complete NHTSA record for Coachmen vehicles: owner complaints, recall campaigns, defect investigations and manufacturer communications, for every model and model year on file.
Most Coachmen recalls are filed by Forest River, part of Coachmen.
Owner complaints in the last five years63118 on file in all, across 36 models
Recall campaigns10751 in five years
Severity index5.9Crash, fire, injury or death per 100 complaints
Investigations0163 service bulletins
Components
Structure draws the most owner complaints about Coachmen vehicles, 20% of them
Share of all owner complaints on file, by component.
Source: NHTSA ODI.
Models
The Freedom Express has the most complaints of any Coachmen model
Every Coachmen model with complaints or recalls on file, by complaints. Counts are not rates: NHTSA publishes no sales volumes.
| Model | Model years | Complaints | Severity index | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Express | 2015 to 2024 | 16 | 0.0 | 12 | 0 |
| Mirada | 2015 to 2023 | 11 | 0.0 | 17 | 0 |
| Apex | 2015 to 2025 | 10 | 10.0 | 13 | 0 |
| Prism | 2015 to 2024 | 9 | 0.0 | 26 | 0 |
| Nova | 2021 to 2025 | 8 | 0.0 | 18 | 0 |
| Freelander | 2015 to 2025 | 7 | 0.0 | 22 | 0 |
| Catalina | 2015 to 2026 | 6 | 0.0 | 43 | 0 |
| Galleria | 2016 to 2024 | 6 | 16.7 | 37 | 0 |
| Leprechaun | 2015 to 2025 | 6 | 0.0 | 18 | 0 |
| Sportscoach | 2016 to 2024 | 5 | 0.0 | 24 | 0 |
| Pursuit | 2015 to 2023 | 5 | 0.0 | 13 | 0 |
| Clipper | 2016 to 2026 | 5 | 60.0 | 8 | 0 |
| Beyond | 2019 to 2026 | 4 | 0.0 | 15 | 0 |
| Viking | 2017 to 2026 | 4 | 25.0 | 11 | 0 |
| Spirit | 2018 to 2024 | 4 | 0.0 | 9 | 0 |
| Encore | 2015 to 2024 | 3 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brookstone | 2015 to 2025 | 2 | 0.0 | 9 | 0 |
| Adrenaline | 2018 to 2026 | 1 | 0.0 | 17 | 0 |
| Chaparral | 2015 to 2026 | 1 | 0.0 | 16 | 0 |
| Orion | 2015 to 2021 | 1 | 100.0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chaparral Lite | 2017 to 2023 | 1 | 0.0 | 11 | 0 |
| Cross Country | 2015 to 2018 | 1 | 0.0 | 8 | 0 |
| Shasta | 2019 | 1 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 |
| Blast | 2015 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Concord | 2015 to 2024 | 0 | None | 14 | 0 |
| Cross Trail | 2022 to 2026 | 0 | None | 9 | 0 |
| Crossfit | 2017 to 2020 | 0 | None | 5 | 0 |
| Chaparral X-Lite | 2017 to 2020 | 0 | None | 4 | 0 |
| Work AND Play | 2019 to 2022 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| Aurora | 2022 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| Cross Trek | 2020 to 2021 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| Encounter | 2015 to 2016 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| Remote | 2024 to 2025 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| Independence Trail | 2022 | 0 | None | 1 | 0 |
| Pathfinder | 2015 | 0 | None | 1 | 0 |
| V-Trec | 2022 | 0 | None | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI. Recall counts add campaigns across model years, so a campaign covering three years counts three times.
Latest recalls
Recent campaigns listing a Coachmen product
- 26V-020 Jan 19, 2026
Ramp door may break away from the door frame while loading or unloading vehicles
Equipment · 515 vehicles - 25V-728 Oct 24, 2025
Chassis outrigger may contact and puncture the tire
Structure · 8 vehicles - 25V-682 Oct 10, 2025
Distribution panel wire may be connected to the battery without over current protection
Electrical system · 20k vehicles - 25V-264 Apr 18, 2025
Front exterior accent lights, awning, and auto-leveling system may be incorrectly wired and not have proper over current circuit protection
Electrical system · 975 vehicles - 25V-245 Apr 14, 2025
Clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach
Structure · 4,179 vehicles - 25V-230 Apr 10, 2025
Wastewater holding tank pipe may not extend to the exterior of the vehicle, allowing sewer gas to enter the cabin
Equipment · 27 vehicles - 25V-229 Apr 10, 2025
Wastewater holding tank pipe may not extend to the exterior of the vehicle, allowing sewer gas to enter the cabin
Equipment · 23 vehicles - 25V-212 Apr 4, 2025
Solar panel wiring may be incorrectly wired to the battery, causing it to melt
Electrical system · 69 vehicles - 25V-112 Feb 21, 2025
Towing coupler may be underrated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the trailer
Equipment · 7 vehicles - 25V-111 Feb 21, 2025
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the Federal placard may exceed the safety chain rating
Equipment · 1,833 vehicles
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.