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2006 Coachmen Cross Country problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2006 Coachmen Cross Country — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

4

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other Cross Country years?

Cross Country NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted4 complaints1982: 0 complaints1983: 0 complaints1984: 0 complaints1985: 0 complaints1986: 0 complaints1989: 0 complaints1990: 0 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 2 complaints2006: 4 complaints2007: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 1 complaints
Cross Country NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2006 Coachmen Cross Country problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System125%
Steering125%
Body & Structure125%
Suspension125%

Does the 2006 Coachmen Cross Country have recalls?

3 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.

08V193000SteeringApril 28, 2008 · 961 units

Defect

COACHMEN IS RECALLING 961 MY 2005-2007 CROSS COUNTRY, SPORTSCOACH ELITE, MY 2005-2006 CROSS COUNTRY SE, AND MY 2006 SPORTSCOACH ENCORE CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT USING INLINE POWER STEERING FILTERS, PART NO. 14-16829-000. THE FILTER CAN PLUG DUE TO FAILURE OF THE SCREEN ADHESION TO THE FILTER HOUSING CAUSING A RISE IN RETURN LINE PRESSURE. THIS CAN LEAD TO HOSE SEPARATION FROM THE FILTER OR STEERING GEAR FITTING RESULTING IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING FLUID AND POWER ASSIST.

Consequence

SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST WITHOUT WARNING INVOLVING A MOTOR HOME COULD BE A PROBLEM FOR CERTAIN DRIVERS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

COACHMEN IS WORKING WITH FREIGHTLINER TO REPLACE THE AFFECTED FILTERS WITH A LARGER FILTER (PLEASE SEE 07V570). OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712 OR COACHMEN AT 1-574-825-5821.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CROSS COUNTRY RV. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A FAULTY INTELLITEC 50 AMP TRANSFER SWITCH. THE PART NUMBER WAS 00-00803-100. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG BURNING ODOR INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE TRANSFER BOX CHIP MELTED, WHICH CAUSED A COMPLETE LOSS OF…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 9, 2012

“WE BOUGHT A NEW 06 COACHMEN CROSS COUNTRY MOTORHOME IN OCT. 07. THE STEERING AND HANDLING OF THIS MH IS UNSAFE. IT "WONDERS" ALL OVER THE ROAD AND SWAYS REAL BAD. NO CONTROL. THE RV DEALER SAYS THIS IS WITHIN APPROVED GUIDELINES. WE HAVE DONE SOME COMPARISON SHOPPING AND TEST DRIVING AND DO NOT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · October 13, 2007

“WE BOUGHT A NEW 06 COACHMEN CROSS COUNTRY MOTORHOME IN OCT. 07. THE STEERING AND HANDLING OF THIS MH IS UNSAFE. IT "WONDERS" ALL OVER THE ROAD AND SWAYS REAL BAD. NO CONTROL. THE RV DEALER SAYS THIS IS WITHIN APPROVED GUIDELINES. WE HAVE DONE SOME COMPARISON SHOPPING AND TEST DRIVING AND DO NOT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · October 13, 2007

“WE BOUGHT A NEW 06 COACHMEN CROSS COUNTRY MOTORHOME IN OCT. 07. THE STEERING AND HANDLING OF THIS MH IS UNSAFE. IT "WONDERS" ALL OVER THE ROAD AND SWAYS REAL BAD. NO CONTROL. THE RV DEALER SAYS THIS IS WITHIN APPROVED GUIDELINES. WE HAVE DONE SOME COMPARISON SHOPPING AND TEST DRIVING AND DO NOT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · October 13, 2007

2006 Coachmen Cross Country — common questions

Is the 2006 Coachmen Cross Country reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2006 Coachmen Cross Country have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2006 Coachmen Cross Country. 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.