2008 Coachmen Pathfinder problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2008 Coachmen Pathfinder — 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.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2008 compare to other Pathfinder years?

Pathfinder NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2008 Coachmen Pathfinder have recalls?

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

08V192000SteeringApril 28, 2008 · 145 units

Defect

COACHMEN IS RECALLING 145 MY 2007 CROSS COUNTRY AND MY 2007-2008 SPORTSCOACH ENCORE AND PATHFINDER CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THE FASTENERS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING ARM OR TIE ROD ARMS TO THE SPINDLE MAY BE OVER OR UNDER-TIGHTENED.

Consequence

INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED STEERING ARM FASTENERS MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

COACHMEN IS WORKING WITH FREIGHTLINER TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07V306). OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712 OR COACHMEN AT 1-574-825-5821.

2008 Coachmen Pathfinder — common questions

Is the 2008 Coachmen Pathfinder 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 2008 Coachmen Pathfinder have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2008 Coachmen Pathfinder. 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 2008 compare to other Pathfinder years?

Does the 2008 Coachmen Pathfinder have recalls?

2008 Coachmen Pathfinder — common questions

Is the 2008 Coachmen Pathfinder reliable?

Does the 2008 Coachmen Pathfinder have recalls?

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