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1997 Coachmen DestinyProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1997 Coachmen Destiny, most often about the service brakes, air. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Service brakes, air

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 12, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Coachmen Destiny has problems

1 complaint 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, air10
Steering10

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

1 recall

1997 Coachmen Destiny 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

1997 vs. every other Destiny 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 Destiny median. How we score

'94'95'96'97'98
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Destiny owners report

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

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 70 MPH POWER STEERING FAILED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL. JUST IN TIME THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHITOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK ALSO, THE DRAGLINK CAME APART BECAUSE OF FACTORY NEGLIGENCE. DEALER INSTALLED A NEW…
Complaint 828289 · Sep 28, 1998

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