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2008 Coachmen ChaparralProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2008 Coachmen Chaparral, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage6kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 20, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Coachmen Chaparral 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
Suspension20

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

1 recall

2008 Coachmen Chaparral 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.

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

2008 vs. every other Chaparral 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 Chaparral median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Chaparral owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 COACHMEN CHAPARRAL. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE TRAILER AND NOTICED THAT IT BEGAN TO SWAY. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND HAD IT TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE U-BOLTS ON…
Complaint 11256872 · Sep 20, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 COACHMEN CHAPARRAL. THE REAR AXLE ON THE TRAILER WAS MISALIGNED WITH THE FRONT AXLE. THIS CONDITION CAUSED ABNORMAL TREAD WEAR ON ONE OF THE REAR TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE AXLES WERE WITHIN…
Complaint 10295220 · Dec 10, 2009 · 6,000 miles

Own a 2008 Chaparral?

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