1999 Coachmen Catalina
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1999
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1999: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Equipment
3 of 5 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing recreational vehicle/trailer.
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Tl*the contact owns a dometic refrigerator, model number RM2852. The contact never received a recall notice in the mail. His refrigerator was leaking coolant and he took it to the dealer to be repaired.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-04-17
Tires
2 of 5 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
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Consumer firestone steeltex R4S tire failed. *ts on several occasions, the consumer experienced tread separations.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-05-31
The right rear inner tire vibrated, and a bulge came out of the tread, but held air. At 46,724 miles the front right tire vibrated, and the tread separated, but held air. At 48,510 miles the left rear inner tire tread separated and blew out.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-10-04
Suspension
1 of 5 total reports mentions: suspension.
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The motorhome vibrates and bounces severely while driving, the vibrations are so severe that they cause numerous problems including causing the cd player to come out of the dash, the front panels near the front wheel broke and the alarm system came...
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-04-06
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2002-01-23Equipment02V012000 On certain rear diesel motor homes equipped with optional gas generators, the generator fuel fill gas cap provided with the unit may not completely seal against the rim of the fill tube.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the generator fuel fill tube and cap assembly. Owner notification began January 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service…
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Date not on fileSeat belts00V273001 Vehicle description: class a and c motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Remedy: Am-safe in notifying customers that they will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies free of charge.
Buy-smart checklist
1999 Coachmen Catalina — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Equipment: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V273001 · Seat belts
- Recall 02V012000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 1999 Coachmen Catalina reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1999 Coachmen Catalina?
- The most-reported component is equipment, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 Coachmen Catalina have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-08-26 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.