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2006 Coachmen Captiva problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2006 Coachmen Captiva — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other Captiva years?

Captiva NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted3 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 0 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 1 complaints2007: 3 complaints
Captiva NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2006 Coachmen Captiva problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels1100%

Does the 2006 Coachmen Captiva have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08V279000OtherJune 25, 2008 · 37,293 units

Defect

COACHMEN IS RECALLING 37,293 MOTORHOMES AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Consequence

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

Remedy

COACHMEN IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR COACHMEN AT 574-825-5821.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“AS MY HUSBAND AND I WERE COMING BACK FROM BRANSON, PULLING OUR 2006 COACHMEN CAPTIVA TRAVEL TRAILER , WE STOPPED FOR LUNCH IN LEBANON, MO AND AFTER GETTING BACK ONTO THE HWY THE FOLLOWING OCCURRED: I WAS DRIVING AND PULLED ONTO HWY 44 EAST BOUND, (MILE MARKER 129) AT APPROX 1:30,P.M., AFTER ABOUT 3…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · September 6, 2009

2006 Coachmen Captiva — common questions

Is the 2006 Coachmen Captiva reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2006 Coachmen Captiva have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2006 Coachmen Captiva. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.