2002 Coachmen AuroraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2002 Coachmen Aurora, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 2, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Coachmen Aurora has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic21
Equipment11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2002 Coachmen Aurora recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid

Recall 09V-193 · Jun 2, 2009 · 2,555 vehicles

Risk. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 03V-373 · Oct 14, 2003 · 19,110 vehicles

Risk. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Brake fluid low warning: lamp

Recall 03V-040 · Feb 10, 2003 · 3,539 vehicles

Risk. IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Coachmen.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other Aurora year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Aurora median. How we score

'97'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'09'22
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Aurora owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 COACHMEN AURORA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THEY BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AND THERE WAS A STRONG BURNING ODOR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR NHTSA RECALL # 04V518000 AT 5,500 MILES. THE FAILURE…
Complaint 10205224 · Oct 9, 2007 · 17,700 miles
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED 2002 SUN VALLEY INC. ROAD RUNNER 180 CAMPING TRAILER HAD EXPERIENCED 4 DIFFERENT BRAKES LINE FAILURES. THE LINES HAVE PHYSICALLY BROKEN OFF. THIS WAS ON BRAKING ON THE INSIDE OF THE WHEEL WHERE THE BRAKE LINE WENT INTO THE CYLINDER ON THE WHEEL. WHEN THE OWNER WAS APPLYING…
Complaint 10131343 · Aug 3, 2005

Own a 2002 Aurora?

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