Western Alpine Coach Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints across the 4 model years of the Western Alpine Coach (2000–2006) that have at least 5 complaints. 2005 has the most, with 16. Across all years, the part named most often is steering (29 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Alpine Coach 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6 | 21,574 | 1 | 1 | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 16 | 26,258 | 3 | 1 | — | Stable |
| 2004 | 8 | 24,292 | 1 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 7 | 30,100 | 5 | 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.
- Steering29 64%
- Brakes7 16%
- Body and structure4 8.9%
- Equipment2 4.4%
- Vehicle speed control1 2.2%
- Suspension1 2.2%
- Electrical system1 2.2%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2006: “I can see a 3/4 inch crack in the paint on the upper rear flange of the steel steering gear bracket. Other motorhomes of similar vintage and model have developed cracks in the steel bracket at this location. The steel steering gear bracket will be reinforced at my own expense with about 20 inches of 5/8 inch thick steel angle and eight grade 8 bolts.”
NHTSA complaint #10289799, filed 2009-10, 42,261 miles2005: “I am aware of the fact that other alpine coaches of like vintage have found what appears to be a serious defect in the steering bracket, and this is a matter of concern to me.”
NHTSA complaint #10268410, filed 2009-05, 20,000 miles2000: “The driver noticed that the vehicle started performing erratically while decelerating down a hill. When the brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor. The consumer was able to slow down and pulled over to the shoulder. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer on receipt of recall notification. …”
NHTSA complaint #10115436, filed 2005-04, 32,000 milesOther Western models
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology