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2008 Coachmen Chaparral problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2008 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.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2008 compare to other Chaparral years?

Chaparral NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted3 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 0 complaints2004: 1 complaints2005: 3 complaints2006: 1 complaints2007: 1 complaints2008: 2 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 1 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 1 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Chaparral NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2008 Coachmen Chaparral problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Suspension2100%

Does the 2008 Coachmen Chaparral have recalls?

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

11V066000OtherJanuary 31, 2011 · 740 units

Defect

COACHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 CHAPARRAL, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 SOMERSET, MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 WYOMING, MODEL YEAR 2004-2005 SANTARA, AND MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 SPORTSCOACH ELITE MOTOR HOMES AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2003, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2007. THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.

Consequence

AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.

Remedy

COACHMEN IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 21, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539 OR COACHMEN MOTOR WORKS CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-953-5555.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 COACHMEN CHAPARRAL. THE REAR AXLE ON THE TRAILER WAS MISALIGNED WITH THE FRONT AXLE. THIS CONDITION CAUSED ABNORMAL TREAD WEAR ON ONE OF THE REAR TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE AXLES WERE WITHIN…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · October 20, 2009

2008 Coachmen Chaparral — common questions

Is the 2008 Coachmen Chaparral reliable?

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

Does the 2008 Coachmen Chaparral have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2008 Coachmen Chaparral. 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.