repaired · 2020 Q2
Lever and linkage: column shift
Risk. The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 Coachmen OrionProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2016 Coachmen Orion, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-756 the manufacturer reports only 8% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 6, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Coachmen Orion has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2016 Coachmen Orion 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
Cooling system: fan
Risk. An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
no report yet
Ignition: switch
Risk. An intermittent loss of contact can result in a vehicle stall and/or a partial or complete loss of air bags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control…
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
2016 vs. every other Orion 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 Orion median. How we score
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- Caution
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In owners' words
What Orion owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2016 Coachmen Orion RV. The contact stated that the vehicle was stationary with the hazardous flashers activated a burning plastic type odor was suddenly present coming from the vehicle. Upon inspection it was discovered that a box under the cabinet that housed the electronics…
Own a 2016 Orion?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.