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1999 Coachmen CatalinaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1999 Coachmen Catalina, 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 complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Equipment

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 16, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Coachmen Catalina has problems

5 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
Equipment20
Tires20
Suspension10

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

2 recalls

1999 Coachmen Catalina 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: electrical

Recall 02V-012 · Jan 14, 2002 · 206 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD ALLOW ANY GAS THAT IS SPLASHED AGAINST THE CAP DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, SUDDEN STOPS, OR TURNS, OR A CRASH, TO LEAK OUT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 00V-273 · Sep 13, 2000 · 2,688 vehicles

Risk. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

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

1999 vs. every other Catalina 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 Catalina median. How we score

'91'95'96'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Catalina owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 (NA) COACHMEN CATALINA. THE VEHICLE HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL NUMBER RM2652. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REFRIGERATOR WOULD NOT GET COOL, AND A YELLOW RESIDUE WAS LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE BACKSIDE. HE DISCOVERED A SAFETY RECALL ON HIS REFRIGERATOR AND TOOK…
Complaint 10231105 · Jun 16, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL NUMBER RM2852. THE CONTACT NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL. HIS REFRIGERATOR WAS LEAKING COOLANT AND HE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM OF THE RECALL AT THAT TIME. THE DEALER ALSO NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND…
Complaint 10224818 · Apr 17, 2008

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