2019 Coachmen Prism problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2019 Coachmen Prism — 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 2019 compare to other Prism years?

Prism NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Coachmen Prism problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Other	1	100%	— flat

Does the 2019 Coachmen Prism have recalls?

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

20V727000OtherNovember 23, 2020 · 4,203 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Chaparral and Shasta, 2019-2020 Coachmen Concord and Orion, 2020-2021 Coachmen Cross Trek and Forest River Berkshire, 2019-2021 Coachmen Freelander, Leprechaun and Prism, 2020 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit and Sportscoach, Dynamax Force, DX3, Dynaquest XL and Isata and Forest River Wildwood and 2008 and 2020 Forest River Salem vehicles equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.

Consequence

A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995, or Dometic customer service at 1-574-293-0681. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1259.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“Inside the Coach is an entertainment center covered with hinging doors and a magnetic close. The first year we owned it the doors flew open while driving. In the process the left door broke off the hinge and fell on the seat. The second time it happened going over railroad tracks. This time the…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · July 23, 2021

2019 Coachmen Prism — common questions

Is the 2019 Coachmen Prism reliable?

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

Does the 2019 Coachmen Prism have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2019 Coachmen Prism. 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 2019 compare to other Prism years?

What are the most common 2019 Coachmen Prism problems?

Does the 2019 Coachmen Prism have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2019 Coachmen Prism — common questions

Is the 2019 Coachmen Prism reliable?

Does the 2019 Coachmen Prism have recalls?

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