1998 Coachmen Santara Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 30,472miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Coachmen Santara (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1998 Coachmen Santara. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and fuel system (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 30,472 miles. 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.
- Brakes2 40%
- Engine cooling1 20%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Other or unknown1 20%
- Tires1 20%
Example complaints
Brakes: “When applying brakes pedal goes to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Vehicle has been at 2 dealers for 11 months. Dealer replaced pads/ hose assembly/ master cylinder/ gaskets/ brake lines/ booster assembly/ calipers, and rear wheel cylinders. Did not remedy problem. Consumer has vehicle back, but still has problems with braking. Manufacturer denies any responsibility.”
NHTSA complaint #887501, filed 2001-05Engine cooling: “The contact stated the engine stalled while driving 5 MPH. The vehicle would not restart, and was towed to an authorized service dealer, where the fuel lifter pump was found to be the cause of the stalling. This was the 6th pump to be replaced in 8 years. The contact found a NHTSA recall # 05v062000, for the fuel system: diesel, fuel lift pump that had similar consequences. The manufacturer informed the contact the problem was due to dirty fuel and fuel filters. The consumer stated the gaskets were replaced as well. The cruise control would shut off when going over a hill. Updated 12/01/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10171707, filed 2006-10, 40,441 milesOther or unknown: “1998 Coachmen Santara awning made by dometic a&e, model 8500, blew open with a gust of wind. The ensuing vibration caused the front support arm to deploy and drop down. Had there been another vehicle next to us it would have caused an accident to them and our motorhome. This awning, and other models like it,now have a new mechanism to prevent this deployment, but there are many thousands on the road with the old mechanism and no recall issued by the company to replace them, and these tens of thousands motorhome owners are at risk of an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10038884, filed 2003-09, 20,502 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,502 and 40,441 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 99V076000Apr 12, 1999Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Coachmen Santara 1993–1999, Destiny 1994–1998
Vehicle description: motor homes with basement converters and basement freezers. A grommet may be missing allowing the 110-volt wire to rub against a metal edge.
Recall details for the 1998 Coachmen Santara → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1998 Coachmen Santara.
Other model years of the Coachmen Santara
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 | 22,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 5 | 30,472 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Coachmen Santara model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Coachmen Santara have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1998 Coachmen Santara as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Coachmen Santara is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.
Has the 1998 Coachmen Santara been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Coachmen Santara reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 30,472 miles and the middle half falls between 20,502 and 40,441 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.