2006 Western Alpine Coach Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 21,574miles, 6 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 2006 Western Alpine Coach (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2006 Western Alpine Coach. The part named most often is steering, with 6 complaints (100% of the total), followed by body and structure (1) and suspension (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 21,574 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin 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.
- Steering6 100%
- Body and structure1 17%
- Suspension1 17%
Example complaints
Steering: “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 milesSuspension: “Steering box suspension support. When Western starting putting adjustable pedals for brake and fuel into the alpine rv they removed on of the metal support brackets to do so. The result has caused a torquing of the steering box and only support bracket resulting in cracking the weld. It is a serious safety issue. I have had to have a support bracket installed in my 06 Western alpine.”
NHTSA complaint #10279521, filed 2009-08, 14,900 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 14,900 and 31,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 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.
Recall details for the 2006 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 2006 Western Alpine Coach have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2006 Western Alpine Coach as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2006 Western Alpine Coach is reported most often?
Steering is named most often, in 6 complaints (100% of the total), followed by body and structure with 1.
Has the 2006 Western Alpine Coach 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 2006 Western Alpine Coach reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 21,574 miles and the middle half falls between 14,900 and 31,000 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.