2016 Entegra AnthemProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2016 Entegra Anthem, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-761 the manufacturer reports only 51% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 8, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Entegra Anthem 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
Engine20
Equipment10

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

3 recalls

2016 Entegra Anthem 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.

55%repaired · 2020 Q2

Exterior lighting

Recall 17V-695 · Nov 3, 2017 · 1,598 vehicles · 878 repaired

Risk. Without the required reflectors, the motorhome may be less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

81%repaired · 2018 Q4

Front: control arm

Recall 17V-187 · Mar 17, 2017 · 2,161 vehicles · 1,741 repaired

Risk. A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

51%repaired · 2019 Q2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 16V-761 · Oct 20, 2016 · 634 vehicles · 325 repaired

Risk. If the mattress burns quickly, a vehicle occupant may not have enough time to exit the vehicle in the event of a fire, increasing the risk of injury.

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 Entegra.

Best & worst years

2016 vs. every other Anthem 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 Anthem median. How we score

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

What Anthem owners report

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

The DEF head unit failed on our Anthem and left us stranded on the road. These DEF heads are failing on diesel motorhomes across the country putting consumers in often dangerous situations along the nations highways. Shaw Industries is the sole provider for Spartan Chassis emission systems. We like…
Complaint 11426515 · Jul 26, 2021
DEF Head failure, SPN 1761, FMI 3. Bad tank level sensor, will cause derate of engine performance/speed/rpm in an unknow future time period. Will take the unit down to 5 mph with little notice. During this time the DEF pump and after treatment process is continuing with no environmental effects,…
Complaint 11422888 · Jun 30, 2021

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