2003 Coachmen Catalina problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2003 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.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2003 compare to other Catalina years?

Catalina NHTSA complaints by model year, 2003 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2003 Coachmen Catalina problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Other	1	100%	▼ down

Does the 2003 Coachmen Catalina have recalls?

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

09V353000OtherSeptember 15, 2009 · 14 units

Defect

COACHMEN INDUSTRIES IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2006 TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2002 AND JUNE 2005 EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN MODEL MAYTAG REFRIGERATORS. THE RELAY THAT TURNS ON THE REFRIGERATOR CAN OVERHEAT.

Consequence

OVERHEATING CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

COACHMEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE MADE BY MAYTAG FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAYTAG TOLL-FREE AT 1-866-533-9817 OR COACHMEN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-574-266-4030 OPTION #5.

03V065000Fuel SystemMarch 10, 2003 · 135 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN CLASS C MINI-MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON 2003 CHEVROLET CHASSIS, THE CHASSIS FUEL RETURN LINE, WHICH IS TAPPED TO SUPPLY FUEL TO THE GENERATOR, HAS BEEN FOUND TO HAVE PRESSURES THAT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED BY THE GENERATOR MANUFACTURER.

Consequence

AS A RESULT, IF THE GENERATOR IS OPERATED AT THE SAME TIME THE CHASSIS ENGINE IS RUNNING, EXCESS FUEL COULD BE DELIVERED TO THE GENERATOR, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A GENERATOR STALL AND POSSIBLE FUEL SPILL. IN THE EVENT OF A FUEL SPILL, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN APPROVED KIT THAT DRAWS THE GENERATOR FUEL SUPPLY DIRECTLY FROM THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEGAN MARCH 24, 2003. 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“240 WB COACHMAN CATALINA SP MM 240 WB-F: HAVE NOT YET MADE FORMAL COMPLAINT; THO THEY ARE MANY, FROM FAILURE OF ELECTRIC, TO ROOF NOT BEING SEALED AND HAVING PIN HOLE, TO OVEN PILOT AND BURNING SHUTTING DOWN WHILE "ON" TO MANY MANY "MINOR" THINGS LIKE LEAKY PLUMBING, SCREWS…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · August 15, 2003

2003 Coachmen Catalina — common questions

Is the 2003 Coachmen Catalina reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2003 Coachmen Catalina have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2003 Coachmen Catalina. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2003 compare to other Catalina years?

What are the most common 2003 Coachmen Catalina problems?

Does the 2003 Coachmen Catalina have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2003 Coachmen Catalina — common questions

Is the 2003 Coachmen Catalina reliable?

Does the 2003 Coachmen Catalina have recalls?

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