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2000 Coachmen CatalinaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2000 Coachmen Catalina, most often about the tires. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints60 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage35kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 3, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Coachmen Catalina has problems

6 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
Tires30
Engine and engine cooling10
Equipment10
Vehicle speed control10

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

4 recalls

2000 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: 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

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 →

–no report yet

Trailer hitches

Recall 00V-265 · Sep 12, 2000 · 1,953 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A TRAILER BREAKING LOOSE FROM A TOW VEHICLE, THE MALFUNCTION OF A BREAKAWAY SWITCH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY…

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

2000 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 tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

PREPARED FOR 10 DAY VACATION FROM TEXAS TO SOUTH DAKOTA VIA OKLAHOMA, KANSAS, NEBRASKA, RETURNING VIA WYOMING, COLORADO, NEW MEXICO. ALL TIRE VERIFIED INFLATED AT 75 PSI (WITHIN 10% OF MAX UPON DEPARTURE. TIRE HAD 80% TREAD LEFT ACCORDING TO MIDROMETER MEASUREMENT WHEN TIRES REPLACED AFTER MULTIPLE…
Complaint 10196491 · Jul 16, 2007
WE HAVE A 2000 COACHMEN CLASS C RV MOTOREHOME. WE WERE TRAVELING EAST ON RT 36 GOING ABOUT 60 MPH AND HAD A BLOWOUT IN AGRA,KS. IT WAS THE REAR OUTSIDE TIRE ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE. IT WAS A STEELTEX RADIAL R4S...LT225/75/R16. *AK WE HAVE BEEN TRACKING THE FIRESTONE TIRES SINCE 10/2/2000 AND HAVE…
Complaint 10051515 · Jan 2, 2004 · 35,155 miles
WE HAVE A 2000 COACHMAN CLASS C RV. WE WERE TRAVELING EAST ON RT 36 GOING ABOUT 60 MPH AND HAD A BLOWOUT IN AGRA, KS. IT WAS THE REAR OUTSIDE TIRE ON THE PASSANGERS SIDE. IT WAS A FIRESTONE STEELTEX LT225/75/R16
Complaint 10051438 · Dec 31, 2003 · 35,155 miles

Own a 2000 Catalina?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.