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1999 Coachmen Catalina problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 6 complaints on file for the 1999 Coachmen Catalina — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

6

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1999 compare to other Catalina years?

Catalina NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted12 complaints1991: 1 complaints1995: 6 complaints1996: 2 complaints1999: 6 complaints2000: 6 complaints2001: 12 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 1 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 1 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 3 complaints2013: 1 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 1 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 3 complaints2019: 2 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 3 complaints2025: 0 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Catalina NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1999 Coachmen Catalina problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other350%
Tires & Wheels233%
Suspension117%

Does the 1999 Coachmen Catalina have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

02V012000Electrical SystemJanuary 14, 2002 · 206 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN REAR DIESEL MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL GAS GENERATORS, THE GENERATOR FUEL FILL GAS CAP PROVIDED WITH THE UNIT MAY NOT COMPLETELY SEAL AGAINST THE RIM OF THE FILL TUBE.

Consequence

THIS COULD ALLOW ANY GAS THAT IS SPLASHED AGAINST THE CAP DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, SUDDEN STOPS, OR TURNS, OR A CRASH, TO LEAK OUT. IF GAS IS ALLOWED TO LEAK OUT THROUGH THE UNSEALED CAP/FILL CONNECTION, THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE EXISTS.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GENERATOR FUEL FILL TUBE AND CAP ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 23, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT COACHMEN AT 1-800-453-6064.

00V273001Seat BeltsSeptember 13, 2000 · 2,688 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A AND C MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.

Consequence

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Remedy

AM-SAFE IN NOTIFYING CUSTOMERS THAT THEY WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL NUMBER RM2852. THE CONTACT NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL. HIS REFRIGERATOR WAS LEAKING COOLANT AND HE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM OF THE RECALL AT THAT TIME. THE DEALER ALSO NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · April 11, 2008

“THE RIGHT REAR INNER TIRE VIBRATED, AND A BULGE CAME OUT OF THE TREAD, BUT HELD AIR. AT 46,724 MILES THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE VIBRATED, AND THE TREAD SEPARATED, BUT HELD AIR. AT 48,510 MILES THE LEFT REAR INNER TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND BLEW OUT. AT 52,715 MILES THE RIGHT OUTER REAR TIRE TREAD CAME OFF,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · July 30, 2001

“THE MOTORHOME VIBRATES AND BOUNCES SEVERELY WHILE DRIVING, THE VIBRATIONS ARE SO SEVERE THAT THEY CAUSE NUMEROUS PROBLEMS INCLUDING CAUSING THE CD PLAYER TO COME OUT OF THE DASH, THE FRONT PANELS NEAR THE FRONT WHEEL BROKE AND THE ALARM SYSTEM CAME OUT OF ITS PROPER POSITION, CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension

1999 Coachmen Catalina — common questions

Is the 1999 Coachmen Catalina reliable?

The record is thin — 6 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1999 Coachmen Catalina have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1999 Coachmen Catalina. 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.