2001 Coachmen Catalina
Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2001
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2001: 8 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 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Equipment
9 of 8 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing recreational vehicle/trailer.
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Mid November 2008 the refrigerator in my coachman camper trailer quit working. I discovered that the coolant liquid had leaked out.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-01-02
2001 coachman Catalina coolant from the refrigerator leaked out. Dometic was the manufacturer of the refrigerator and they denied the claim because their refrigerator was repaired prior to the recall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-09-17
Dometic refrigerator recall customer is asking for reimbursement for replacement**cc the consumer was informed the repair was made before the recall had been issued, however the consumer still experienced a failure of the cooling system.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-08-03
Exterior lighting
2 of 8 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing unit and brake lights.
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When emergency flashers are on brake lights do not illuminate when brakes are applied. Please give any further details.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-09-06
Electrical system
1 of 8 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers.
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When hazard lights are activated, brake lights do not illuminate when service brakes are applied. This was discovered while traveling in heavy rain up a hill at about 40 MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-10-02
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2000-10-30Suspension00V337000 Vehicle description: travel trailers equipped with drop axles and 13" Wheels. Incorrect axle and wheel assemblies were installed. The unloaded vehicle weight may exceed the carrying capacity of…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the axle assemblies and wheels.
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2001-05-18Tires01V132000 Vehicle description: travel trailers. The wrong load range tires were inadvertently installed. Affected units will have load range "B" Tires instead of the required load range "C" Tires.
Remedy: Dealers will install load range "C" Tires on affected vehicles. Owner notification began May 18, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do…
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Date not on fileEquipment03V373000 On certain motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel.
Remedy: Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible.
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Coachmen Catalina — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Equipment: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 03V373000 · Equipment
- Recall 00V337000 · Suspension
- Recall 01V132000 · Tires
FAQ
- Is the 2001 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 2001 Coachmen Catalina?
- The most-reported component is equipment, accounting for 113% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Coachmen Catalina have?
- 3 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.