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2015 Coachmen PrismProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2015 Coachmen Prism, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-756 the manufacturer reports only 8% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 8%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage40kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 5, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Coachmen Prism has problems

3 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
Structure30
Latches/locks/linkages10
Visibility10

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

3 recalls

2015 Coachmen Prism 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.

8%repaired · 2020 Q4

Equipment

Recall 17V-756 · Nov 22, 2017 · 365,885 vehicles · 30,990 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Body: roof and pillars

Recall 15V-187 · Mar 30, 2015 · 378 vehicles

Risk. If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal crash, greater force may be necessary to open the doors,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

52%repaired · 2016 Q4

Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems

Recall 14V-499 · Aug 13, 2014 · 256 vehicles · 134 repaired

Risk. If the LP tank drops or falls off the vehicle while in transit, there is an increased risk of fire or explosion.

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

2015 vs. every other Prism 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 Prism median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Prism owners report

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

The contact owns a 2015 Coachmen Prism Motor Home built on a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 chassis. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the BBQ compartment door independently unlatched and landed in front of the exhaust. In addition, the contact stated the BBQ compartment…
Complaint 11658986 · May 5, 2025 · 67,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 COACHMEN PRISM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE SUN ROOF DETACHED AND FLEW OFF THE VEHICLE. THE SUN ROOF LANDED IN THE ROAD, BARELY MISSING OTHER VEHICLES. THE GLASS SHATTERED INTO PIECES. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…
Complaint 11219319 · Jun 11, 2019 · 40,078 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 COACHMEN PRISM. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH IN THE RAIN, WATER LEAKED ONTO THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE MANY PLACES OF POTENTIAL LEAKAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE LEAKS RECURRED NUMEROUS…
Complaint 10915324 · Oct 11, 2016 · 2,000 miles

Own a 2015 Prism?

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