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2005 Coachmen Concord problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2005 Coachmen Concord — 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.

2

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2005 compare to other Concord years?

Concord NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted2 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 2 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 0 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 2 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints
Concord NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2005 Coachmen Concord problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes150%
Tires & Wheels150%

Does the 2005 Coachmen Concord have recalls?

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

08V639000OtherDecember 4, 2008 · 13,662 units

Defect

COACHMEN IS RECALLING 13,662 MY 2002-2008 MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH GLASS SHOWER DOORS AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 15, 2001 THORUGH AUGUST 6, 2007. WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE TOWEL BAR ON THE GLASS SHOWER DOOR, THE EDGE OF THE BAR MAY CONTACT THE GLASS.

Consequence

GLASS BREAKAGE MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW MOUNTING HARDWARE FOR THE TOWEL BAR AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF AN OWNER IS NOT COMFORTABLE REPLACING THE HARDWARE THEMSELVES, A DEALER WILL INSTALL THE HARDWARE AT NO COST TO THEM. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 19, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COACHMEN AT 1-574-825-5821.

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.

“DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY FOUND THE ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM HAD RUSTED. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BRAKES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, BUT THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED. THIS IS A 2005 , COACHMEN…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · October 15, 2005

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 COACHMEN CONCORD RV. WHILE DRIVING 60MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THERE WAS MAJOR DAMAGE TO HIS RV. THE TIRE BLOW OUT TORE OFF SIDE OF THE CAMPER, THE WIRING ON THE FENDER WHEEL AND A GAS PIPE. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE NOT A FACTOR. A TOW TRUCK MECHANIC…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · October 9, 2007

2005 Coachmen Concord — common questions

Is the 2005 Coachmen Concord reliable?

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

Does the 2005 Coachmen Concord have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2005 Coachmen Concord. 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.