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2000 Safari Coach SaharaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2000 Safari Coach Sahara, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 6, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Safari Coach Sahara 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
Suspension20
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Equipment10
Electrical system10
Wheels10
Power train10
Engine and engine cooling10

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

6 recalls

2000 Safari Coach Sahara 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 07V-423 · Sep 6, 2007 · 3,463 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

Recall 02V-278 · Oct 22, 2002 · 8,581 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air: antilock

Recall 01V-130 · Apr 17, 2001 · 1,438 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD DISABLE THE ANTI-LOCK FUNCTION ON THE AFFECTED WHEEL WITHOUT PROVIDING THE REQUIRED OPERATOR WARNING THAT THE ABS FUNCTION REQUIRES SERVICING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 2 more recalls
–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 00V-173 · Jun 27, 2000 · 691 vehicles

Risk. FAILURE OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IN CERTAIN BRAKING SITUATIONS.

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 Safari Coach.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other Sahara 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 Sahara median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2000 Safari Coach Sahara, and the recalls they led to.

  1. WIRING HARNESS INCORRECTLY INSTALLEDSQ00013 · closed Jul 6, 2000
    No recall
In owners' words

What Sahara owners report

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

CONSUMER IS HAVING MANY PROBLEMS WITH MOTORHOME AND IS CURRENTLY SEEKING A FULL SETTLEMENT. ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATES RANDOMLY, BRAKES ARE UNDERSIZED FOR THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. ENGINE OVERHEATS, DEALER CAN NOT FIX PROBLEM. REAR HUB CAP FELL OFF. THE LENS FOR THE FRONT DOOR LIGHT FELL OFF.…
Complaint 880658 · Feb 15, 2001

Own a 2000 Sahara?

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