1997 Coachmen Coachmen Problems
- Complaints
- 17filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 Coachmen Coachmen (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 1997 Coachmen Coachmen. The part named most often is tires, with 9 complaints (53% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and steering (2). NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Tires9 53%
- Brakes2 12%
- Steering2 12%
- Suspension2 12%
- Equipment1 5.9%
Example complaints
Tires: “Blowout on right rear inside dual tire. (we felt fortunate it wasn't a front tire) because of this experience we replaced the 2 front firestone tires even though they showed no signs of problems; we will be replacing the 4 rear dual tires and spare with non-firestone tires soon. (tiresize: lt225/75r1)( DOT number: tire size: lt225/75r1 )”
NHTSA complaint #734635, filed 2000-10Steering: “It is very hard to steer vehicle, and it takes too long to get it under control on the road. Consumer said vehicle darted toward traffic and towards ditches. Consumer has come close so many times to having a collision. Vehicle will not stay on road.”
NHTSA complaint #865666, filed 2000-07Suspension: “Consumer states that the springs on the axle keep breaking causing the tires to blow out. This happened six times. Manufacturer offered to replace with heavier duty springs, however consumer rejected offer as an inadequate response to the problem. Model 297rk.”
NHTSA complaint #8020287, filed 2002-10Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 06V430000Nov 7, 2006Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Coachmen Coachmen 1997–2003
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 fatigue crack may release a sufficient amount of pressurized…
Recall details for the 1997 Coachmen Coachmen → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- SQ97003Bilingual labelingClosed · Mar 5, 1997
- SQ97004Clearance lights noncomplainanceClosed · Mar 5, 1997
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1997 Coachmen Coachmen.
Other model years of the Coachmen Coachmen
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 | 9,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 15 | 14,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 16 | 35,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1997 | 17 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 10 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 8 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Coachmen Coachmen model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 Coachmen Coachmen have?
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 1997 Coachmen Coachmen as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1997 Coachmen Coachmen is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 9 complaints (53% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 1997 Coachmen Coachmen been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.