repaired · 2017 Q2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
2012 Coachmen EncounterProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2012 Coachmen Encounter. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-798 the manufacturer reports only 17% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 25, 2015. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Coachmen Encounter has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2012 Coachmen Encounter 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.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Trailer hitches
Risk. If the trailer hitch partially or fully detaches from the motorhome while it is towing a vehicle, a loss of vehicle control could occur, increasing the risk of…
no report yet
Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
Risk. AN INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM KNOWING IF THEY ARE IN PARK OR REVERSE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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
2012 vs. every other Encounter 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 Encounter median. How we score
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Own a 2012 Encounter?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.