2007 Coachmen Sportcoach EncoreProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2007 Coachmen Sportcoach Encore, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 5, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Coachmen Sportcoach Encore 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
Engine10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Fuel system, diesel10

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

1 recall

2007 Coachmen Sportcoach Encore 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 08V-279 · Jun 25, 2008 · 37,293 vehicles

Risk. EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.

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

2007 vs. every other Sportcoach Encore 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 Sportcoach Encore median. How we score

'05'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Sportcoach Encore owners report

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

TRUCKER PULLED ME OVER, DUE TO EXCESIVE DIESEL FUEL LEAKING. STOPPED, DUMPED 2 GAL OF DIESEL, BEFORE I COULD STOP THE ENGINE. PULLING CAR, COVERED WITH DIESEL FUEL. PART COST $17.00, LABOR $300.00, PISTON #5 MY WARRANT CARD HAS 50,000 AND OR 5 YEARS, THE DEALERSHIP ONLY PURCHED A 3 YEAR CONTRACT.…
Complaint 10507313 · Apr 5, 2013 · 45,000 miles

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