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2001 Coachmen Catalina problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 12 complaints on file for the 2001 Coachmen Catalina — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

12

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2001 compare to other Catalina years?

Catalina NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 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, 2001 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2001 Coachmen Catalina problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other975%
Lighting217%
Electrical System18%

Does the 2001 Coachmen Catalina have recalls?

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

03V373000OtherOctober 14, 2003 · 19,110 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, TRAVEL TRAILERS, AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE UNITS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.

Consequence

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.

Remedy

SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS REPLACED. CONSUMERS SHOULD NEVER USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR STORAGE OR LEAVE ANY TOWELS, PAPER, CLOTH OR OTHER PRODUCTS IN THE MICROWAVE AFTER USE. 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 SAMSUNG AT 800-932-3837 OR COACHMEN AT 1-219-825-5821.

01V132000Tires & WheelsApril 16, 2001 · 18 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE WRONG LOAD RANGE TIRES WERE INADVERTENTLY INSTALLED. AFFECTED UNITS WILL HAVE LOAD RANGE "B" TIRES INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED LOAD RANGE "C" TIRES.

Consequence

IF THE TRAVEL TRAILER WAS LOADED TO A WEIGHT THAT EXCEEDED THE CAPACITY OF THE TIRES, A TIRE FAILURE COULD OCCUR, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL LOAD RANGE "C" TIRES ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 18, 2001. 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 1-219-825-5821.

00V337000SuspensionOctober 19, 2000 · 69 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DROP AXLES AND 13" WHEELS. INCORRECT AXLE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLIES WERE INSTALLED. THE UNLOADED VEHICLE WEIGHT MAY EXCEED THE CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE TIRES.

Consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE TREAD WEAR OR TIRE FAILURE DURING NORMAL DRIVING, LEADING TO A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AXLE ASSEMBLIES AND WHEELS.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR RECALL CUSTOMER IS ASKING FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT[REDACTED]CC THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE REPAIR WAS MADE BEFORE THE RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER STILL EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE COOLING SYSTEM. MODEL#RM2852. *JB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · January 1, 1901

“WHEN EMERGENCY FLASHERS ARE ON BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting

“WHEN HAZARD LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED, BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN SERVICE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THIS WAS DISCOVERED WHILE TRAVELING IN HEAVY RAIN UP A HILL AT ABOUT 40 MPH. THE OWNER OF THE TRUCK FOLLOWING ME INFORMED ME WHEN WE STOPPED AT A REST AREA. THIS FAILURE OCCURS WHILE STOPPED OR AT ANY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 29, 2001

2001 Coachmen Catalina — common questions

Is the 2001 Coachmen Catalina reliable?

The record is thin — 12 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2001 Catalina problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are other (9 complaints), lighting (2 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints).

Does the 2001 Coachmen Catalina have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2001 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.