2025 Coachmen Chaparral problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2025 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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How does 2025 compare to other Chaparral years?

Chaparral NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2025 Coachmen Chaparral have recalls?

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

26V020000Body & StructureJanuary 19, 2026 · 515 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Forest River Work and Play, 2024-2026 East to West Takoda, Coachmen Chaparral, 2025-2026 Shasta Phoenix, 2023-2025 Forest River Riverstone, 2022-2026 Coachmen Adrenaline, and 2025 Forest River Cedar Creek fifth wheel travel trailers. The ramp door may break away from the door frame while loading or unloading vehicles.

Consequence

A ramp door that breaks during use increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will install additional support brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2026. Owners may contact Coachmen Adrenaline & Work and Play customer service at 1-574-825-6302, Riverstone customer service at 1-260-593-4028, East to West Takoda customer service at 1-574-264-6664, Cedar Creek customer service at 1-260-593-4000, Coachmen Chapparal and Shasta Pheonix customer service at 1-574-825-7101. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-2017.

2025 Coachmen Chaparral — common questions

Is the 2025 Coachmen Chaparral reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2025 Coachmen Chaparral have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2025 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 2025 compare to other Chaparral years?

Does the 2025 Coachmen Chaparral have recalls?

2025 Coachmen Chaparral — common questions

Is the 2025 Coachmen Chaparral reliable?

Does the 2025 Coachmen Chaparral have recalls?

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