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2013 Coleman Travel Trailer problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2013 Coleman Travel Trailer — 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 2013 compare to other Travel Trailer years?

Travel Trailer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2013 highlighted4 complaints2013: 4 complaints2014: 0 complaints
Travel Trailer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2013 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2013 Coleman Travel Trailer problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System125%
Lighting125%
Body & Structure125%
Trailer Hitch125%

Does the 2013 Coleman Travel Trailer have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

13V293000OtherJuly 3, 2013 · 543 units

Defect

Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Aspen 1400RB, 1500BH, 1600RB, 2110RBS, 2470BHS and 3010BHDS travel trailers; certain model year 2013-2014 Coleman CTS14FD, CTS15BH, CTS16BH and CTS16QB travel trailers and certain model year 2013-2014 Dutchmen 190QB, 282RBS, 286BHGS, 318RKDS and 816QB travel trailers. Heat from the range burner may melt the propane supply hose.

Consequence

If the hose melts it may leak propane, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dutchmen will notify owners and dealers will install a copper line to the propane connection in the burner, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2013. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0600. Dutchmen's recall number is 13-195.

12V529000OtherOctober 31, 2012 · 740 units

Defect

Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Aspen Trail, Coleman, and Dutchmen recreational vehicles manufactured from October 4, 2011, through October 01, 2012. These vehicles may have been manufactured without an exterior vent for the furnace.

Consequence

Without proper exhaust ventilation, the vehicle can fill with carbon monoxide resulting in asphyxiation. The heat build-up may also increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dutchmen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, install an exterior vent, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2012. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.

12V365000OtherJuly 31, 2012 · 87 units

Defect

Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2013 Coleman 192 and Dutchmen 196 recreational vehicles manufactured from April 12, 2012, through July 9, 2012. These vehicles have been manufactured with the propane line in close proximity to the rear axle hanger which could be damaged by the rear axle hanger bolt during travel.

Consequence

If this occurs, a leak could develop, and in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and/or explosion, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.

Remedy

Dutchmen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace and re-route the propane line, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 18,7, 2012. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DUTCHMEN COLEMAN RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HITCHING THE VEHICLE TO TOW, HE NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE REAR MARKER LIGHTS AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE LIGHTS HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE TRAILER NEEDED TO BE RE-WIRED AND THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · April 24, 2013

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 COLEMAN TRAVEL TRAILER CTS314BH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT STATED THE HITCH OF THE TRAILER LIFTED THE FRONT OFF OF THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE HITCH REPLACED, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Trailer Hitch · June 20, 2013

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DUTCHMEN COLEMAN RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HITCHING THE VEHICLE TO TOW, HE NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE REAR MARKER LIGHTS AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE LIGHTS HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE TRAILER NEEDED TO BE RE-WIRED AND THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 24, 2013

“HANDRAIL INSTALLED NEXT TO ENTRY DOOR ON 2013 COLEMAN TRAVEL TRAILER CAN LOCK IN ANY POSITION. THIS CAN CAUSE THE HANDRAIL TO LOCK AGAINST THE DOOR TRAPPING PEOPLE WHO ARE INSIDE. THIS HANDRAIL WAS INSTALLED ON NUMEROUS VEHICLES. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · January 1, 2013

2013 Coleman Travel Trailer — common questions

Is the 2013 Coleman Travel Trailer 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 2013 Coleman Travel Trailer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2013 Coleman Travel Trailer. 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.