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2006 Safari Coach CheetahProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2006 Safari Coach Cheetah, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage29kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 4, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Safari Coach Cheetah has problems

2 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
Suspension20

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

1 recall

2006 Safari Coach Cheetah 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.

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 Safari Coach.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other Cheetah 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 Cheetah median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Cheetah owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEETAH SAFARI MONACO ROAD MASTER NIVA STAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40-50 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A THUMPING SOUND. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TWO REPAIRS SHOPS AND WAS INFORMED AT THE SECOND SHOP THAT THE CHASSIS WAS CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES. THE CONTACT HAD NOT…
Complaint 10328800 · May 4, 2010 · 34,000 miles
WE WERE TRAVELING DOWN I26 TO CHARLESTON, SC WHEN THE STEERING SEEMED TO BE PULLING TO THE LEFT. A TRUCK TOWING A CAR SIGNALED FOR ME TO PULL OVER. HE PULLED OVER ALSO AND LET ME KNOW I WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD CROOKED. I HAD ONE INCH OF CLEARANCE BETWEEN MY CURB REAR WHEEL AND THE BACK OF THE…
Complaint 10246965 · Oct 28, 2008 · 24,000 miles

Own a 2006 Cheetah?

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