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2018 Coachmen Catalina problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2018 Coachmen Catalina — 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.

3

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2018 compare to other Catalina years?

Catalina NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 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, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

See all Catalina years to avoid →

What are the most common 2018 Coachmen Catalina problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
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Does the 2018 Coachmen Catalina have recalls?

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

25V111000OtherFebruary 21, 2025 · 1,833 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2025 Coachmen Catalina, 2020-2025 Aurora, and 2025 Puma travel trailers. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the Federal placard may exceed the safety chain rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."

Consequence

An incorrect weight rating may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will mail owners a corrected Federal Placard with application instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 5745-825-4995, and Puma customer service at 1-574-642-0588. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1895.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FOREST RIVER COACHMEN CATALINA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V756000 (EQUIPMENT). THE CONTACT CALLED KIDDE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-[PHONE] AS WELL AS FOREST RIVER AT 1-[PHONE] TO RECEIVE A REPLACEMENT FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE CONTACT NEVER…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · February 23, 2018

2018 Coachmen Catalina — common questions

Is the 2018 Coachmen Catalina reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2018 Coachmen Catalina have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2018 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.