2018 Coachmen Catalina
Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2018
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2018: 2 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 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Equipment
3 of 2 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing lines and fittings and recreational vehicle/trailer.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 Coachmen Catalina. After purchasing the camper in March of 2018, it was immediately used to go on a long distance trip. While traveling, it was discovered that the propane fuel had leaked out the container.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-04
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 forest river Coachmen Catalina. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V756000 (Equipment).
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-23
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2025-03-24Equipment25V111000 Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2025 Coachmen Catalina, 2020-2025 Aurora, and 2025 Puma travel trailers. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the Federal placard may exceed the safety chain rating.
Remedy: Forest River will mail owners a corrected Federal Placard with application instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Coachmen Catalina — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Equipment: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V111000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2018 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 2018 Coachmen Catalina?
- The most-reported component is equipment, accounting for 150% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Coachmen Catalina have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-08-26 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.