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2000 Coachmen PathfinderProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2000 Coachmen Pathfinder, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage85kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 31, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Coachmen Pathfinder 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
Air bags11

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

2 recalls

2000 Coachmen Pathfinder 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

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 →

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 Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder median. How we score

'89'90'99'00'01'02'03'07'08'11'13'14'15
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Pathfinder owners report

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

AT 55 MPH CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, IT WENT INTO AN OPEN FIELD, BECAME AIR BORN, LANDED AND ROLLED OVER AT LEAST 9 TIMES. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER SIDE OR FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK
Complaint 10117160 · Mar 31, 2005 · 85,000 miles

Own a 2000 Pathfinder?

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