Coachmen Catalina Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints across the 4 model years of the Coachmen Catalina (1995–2001) that have at least 5 complaints. 2001 has the most, with 8. Across all years, the part named most often is equipment (9 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Catalina model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 8 | — | 3 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 6 | 35,155 | 4 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 5 | 39,428 | 2 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 5 | 25,000 | 0 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Equipment9 36%
- Tires6 24%
- Vehicle speed control2 8.0%
- Transmission and drivetrain2 8.0%
- Engine cooling2 8.0%
- Electrical system2 8.0%
- Suspension1 4.0%
- Exterior lighting1 4.0%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1995: “Our 1995 ford coachman motorhome was bought in 2010. We were unaware of any callback until we received a letter july 23,2014. This vehicle caught on fire nov 2012-total loss as well as part of our home, 24 ft filled cargo trailer , reg trailer, etc over $100,000 loss. The state & local fire chief/marshall refused to investigate the fire & ruled it 'unfounded or undetermined. He just looked at it & said I am not even going to bring a dog in or do anything with this. Clean up your yard. Most of the fire restoration co refused to come give an estimate as they stated our insurance 'doesn't pay'. …”
NHTSA complaint #10617442, filed 2014-07, 25,000 miles2000: “We have a 2000 coachman class c rv. We were traveling east on rt 36 going about 60 MPH and had a blowout in agra, ks. It was the rear outside tire on the passangers side. It was a firestone steeltex lt225/75/r16”
NHTSA complaint #10051438, filed 2003-12, 35,155 miles1999: “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. At 52,715 miles the right outer rear tire tread came off, and at 52,793 miles the left rear outer tire vibrated, and the tread separated, but held air. Manufacturer not providing any assistance, just requesting the tires to be sent to them. All tires were replaced. . All 7 firestone tires failed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10094922, filed 2004-10, 39,428 milesOther Coachmen models
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology