2005 Western Alpine Coach Problems
- Complaints
- 16filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 26,258miles, 9 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns 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 2005 Western Alpine Coach (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2005 Western Alpine Coach. The part named most often is steering, with 15 complaints (94% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and body and structure (1). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 26,258 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
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.
- Steering15 94%
- Electrical system1 6.3%
- Body and structure1 6.3%
Example complaints
Steering: “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 milesElectrical system: “I just found out about a safety recall that affects my Alpine Coach motor home built by wester recreational vehicles of yakima, washington. The recall nbr is 04v372000, wrv csar nbr 1053 and has to do with the vansco multiplex module. I called wrv customer service on monday, 12-18-2006 and was referred to a voice message box to leave a message. My message was real simple. I wanted someone to call me back and tell me if the recall had been accomplished on my coach or not. I took delivery on 6-17-2004 and have yet to hear from anyone concerning this recall that definitely applies to my coach. …”
NHTSA complaint #10176831, filed 2006-12Body and structure: “Failure: steel bracket connecting power steering gear to the vehicle's frame bends excessively whenever operating the steering occurrence: whenever vehicle is operated correction: none at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #10268936, filed 2009-05, 25,782 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,000 and 36,000 miles.
Complaints 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
- 05V250000Jun 2, 2005Electrical systemCovers: Western Alpine Coach 1998, 2005, Avalanche 2005–2006
On certain recreational vehicles equipped with vansco vmm 2820 modules, the module may experience a failure of all operational function.
- 05V230000May 20, 2005Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Water heaterCovers: Western Alpine Coach 2004–2006, Avalanche 2004–2006
On certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
- 04V372000Jul 27, 2004Electrical systemCovers: Western Alpine Coach 2005, Avalanche 2005
On certain recreational vehicles equipped with vansco vmm 2820 modules, the module could experience an incorrect fault indication on its bi-directional ouputs (19 and 20).
Recall details for the 2005 Western Alpine Coach → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10016180Jun 22, 2005Electrical system. Determined by vansco-electronic lp, that the vmm 2820 module used in certain 2005 and 2006 alpine coach limited and avalanche may experience failure of operational functions.
Other model years of the Western Alpine Coach
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6 | 21,574 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 16 | 26,258 | 3 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2004 | 8 | 24,292 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 7 | 30,100 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Western Alpine Coach model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Western Alpine Coach have?
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2005 Western Alpine Coach as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Western Alpine Coach is reported most often?
Steering is named most often, in 15 complaints (94% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2005 Western Alpine Coach been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Western Alpine Coach reported?
Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 26,258 miles and the middle half falls between 20,000 and 36,000 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 28, 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.