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2025 Coachmen Nova problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 6 complaints on file for the 2025 Coachmen Nova — 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.

6

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2025 compare to other Nova years?

Nova NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted6 complaints2021: 4 complaints2022: 4 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 6 complaints
Nova NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Coachmen Nova problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes117%
Driver Assistance117%
Electrical System117%
Speed Control117%
Steering117%
Transmission117%

Does the 2025 Coachmen Nova have recalls?

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

24V326000Electrical SystemMay 10, 2024 · 23 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Coachmen Nova NAB20C and NAB20D Class B motorhomes. The solar panel may detach from the pop-up roof.

Consequence

A detached solar panel could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will remove and reinstall the solar panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-6319. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-1772.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“The contact owns a 2024 Ram Promaster 3500. The contact stated that while driving 65-70 MPH, the brakes independently activated. The cruise control was set to 65–70 MPH when the failure occurred. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated unexpectedly. The contact stated that the failure…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · February 6, 2026

“We purchased a new 2025 Coachmen Nova class B camper van on August 28th, 2025 from Olathe Ford RV Center in Kansas. On the drive home from the dealership, the van suffered a complete mechanical failure, shutting down while traveling 70 miles per hour at night on a busy highway. The engine,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · September 1, 2025

“The contact owns a 2024 Ram Promaster 3500. The contact stated that while driving 65-70 MPH, the brakes independently activated. The cruise control was set to 65–70 MPH when the failure occurred. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated unexpectedly. The contact stated that the failure…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · February 6, 2026

“We purchased a new 2025 Coachmen Nova class B camper van on August 28th, 2025 from Olathe Ford RV Center in Kansas. On the drive home from the dealership, the van suffered a complete mechanical failure, shutting down while traveling 70 miles per hour at night on a busy highway. The engine,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · September 1, 2025

“The contact owns a 2024 Ram Promaster 3500. The contact stated that while driving 65-70 MPH, the brakes independently activated. The cruise control was set to 65–70 MPH when the failure occurred. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated unexpectedly. The contact stated that the failure…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · February 6, 2026

2025 Coachmen Nova — common questions

Is the 2025 Coachmen Nova reliable?

The record is thin — 6 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 Nova have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2025 Coachmen Nova. 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.