1997 Coachmen Coachmen
Only 17 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 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1997
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1997: 17 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
9 of 17 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.
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While driving the complete tread of the tire came off, leaving the sidewall intact as well as the core of the tire. Speed was approx 50 (Or speed limit) and on a good road (Hwy 95 so of jordan valley.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-08-30
Suspension
2 of 17 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing springs/bags and front.
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Consumer states that the springs on the axle keep breaking causing the tires to blow out. This happened six times.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-07
Front end wanders.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-09-18
Steering
2 of 17 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.
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Electrical short in the steering column, causing the wiring harness to melt, also failure on the passenger side door when driving the door opens.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-07-08
Parking brake
2 of 17 total reports mention: parking brake, most commonly citing indicator light and conventional.
Service brakes
1 of 17 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first
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1997-03-05SQClosed 1997-03-17 Bilingual labeling
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1997-03-05SQClosed 1997-03-17 Clearance lights noncomplainance
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2007-06-14Equipment06V430000 On certain recreational vehicles built with dometic two-door refrigerators, a fatigue crack may develop in the boiler tube in the area of the weld between the boiler tube and the heater pocket. A…
Remedy: Coachmen is working with dometic to have these refrigerators repaired. The manufacturer has not yet submitted an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact Coachmen at…
Buy-smart checklist
1997 Coachmen Coachmen — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06V430000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 1997 Coachmen Coachmen 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 1997 Coachmen Coachmen?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1997 Coachmen Coachmen 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.