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2007 Coachmen CaptivaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2007 Coachmen Captiva, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Equipment

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 13, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Coachmen Captiva has problems

2 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
Equipment10
Service brakes, electric10

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

2 recalls

2007 Coachmen Captiva 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

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-279 · Jun 25, 2008 · 37,293 vehicles

Risk. EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.

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

2007 vs. every other Captiva 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 Captiva median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Captiva owners report

Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE ON DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR IN RV. CALLED DOMETIC ON 9/8/08. DOMETIC ARRANGED/APPROVED SERVICE CENTER TO COME OUT AND REPAIR. MADE APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIR TO BE DONE ON 9/18.REPAIRMAN NEVER SHOWED UP. MADE ANOTHER APPT. FOR REPAIR WITH SAME SERVICE CENTER FOR WEEK OF SEPT 29.…
Complaint 10244724 · Oct 8, 2008

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