2004 Coachmen Chaparral problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2004 Coachmen Chaparral — 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.

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NCAP overall

How does 2004 compare to other Chaparral years?

Chaparral NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2004 Coachmen Chaparral problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Tires & Wheels	1	100%	new

Does the 2004 Coachmen Chaparral 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.

“I HAD TWO CARLISLE TIRES BLOW OUT IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS. THE TIRES WERE INSTALLED ALONG WITH 2 OTHERS ON MY 2004 COACHMEN CHAPAREL BY A TIRE DEALER IN NOVEMBER, 1907. THE TRAILER MANUFACTURER SPECIFIED ST 225/75R15, LOAD RATING D TIRES, BUT THE TIRES I PURCHASED ARE ST 225/75R15 LOAD RATING E. THE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · January 14, 2011

2004 Coachmen Chaparral — common questions

Is the 2004 Coachmen Chaparral 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 2004 Coachmen Chaparral have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2004 Coachmen Chaparral. 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 2004 compare to other Chaparral years?

What are the most common 2004 Coachmen Chaparral problems?

Does the 2004 Coachmen Chaparral have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2004 Coachmen Chaparral — common questions

Is the 2004 Coachmen Chaparral reliable?

Does the 2004 Coachmen Chaparral have recalls?

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