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2005 Coachmen Sportscoach Encore problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2005 Coachmen Sportscoach Encore — 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.

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NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2005 compare to other Sportscoach Encore years?

Sportscoach Encore NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted1 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 0 complaints
Sportscoach Encore NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2005 Coachmen Sportscoach Encore 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.

05V294000Electrical SystemJune 21, 2005 · 135 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN REAR DIESEL MOTOR HOMES CONTAINING A 50 AMP TRANSFER SWITCH BUILT BY INTELLITEC, THE MATERIAL USED FOR THE WIRE LUGS WAS CHANGED FROM NICKEL PLATED TO COPPER LUGS. THE COPPER LUGS ARE SOFTER THAN THE NICKEL PLATED AND DO NOT RETAIN THE TORQUE OF THE SCREW THAT CLAMPS THE WIRE CONNECTOR.

Consequence

WHEN THE TORQUE IS RELAXED, THE LUGS CAN BECOME LOOSE RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE HEAT WITHIN THE CONNECTED WIRE THAT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

COACHMEN WILL BE WORKING WITH INTELLITEC TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE REPAIR PERFORMED ON THEIR VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COACHMEN AT 1-574-825-1174.

2005 Coachmen Sportscoach Encore — common questions

Is the 2005 Coachmen Sportscoach Encore reliable?

The record is thin — 0 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 Sportscoach Encore have recalls?

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