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2002 Country Coach Intrigue problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 10 complaints on file for the 2002 Country Coach Intrigue — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 5 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

10

NHTSA complaints

5

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2002 compare to other Intrigue years?

Intrigue NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted10 complaints1995: 0 complaints1996: 2 complaints1997: 2 complaints1998: 2 complaints1999: 3 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 10 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 2 complaints2005: 9 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 1 complaints2008: 0 complaints
Intrigue NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2002 Country Coach Intrigue problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other440%
Electrical System220%
Engine110%
Fuel System110%
Body & Structure110%
Tires & Wheels110%

Does the 2002 Country Coach Intrigue have recalls?

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

07V031000OtherFebruary 1, 2007 · 2,406 units

Defect

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Consequence

RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

COUNTRY COACH WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). A SECONDARY BURNER HOUSING WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 28, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR COUNTRY COACH AT 1-800-452-8015.

03V109000OtherMarch 26, 2003 · 485 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL THERMAL RESEARCH (ITR)HURRICANE HOT WATER HEATERS, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOARD MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY FEATURES IN SOME OF THE SYSTEMS PROTECTING AGAINST OVERHEATING AND POTENTIAL FIRE SITUATION.

Consequence

IF THE SAFETY FEATURES DO NOT SHUT DOWN PROPERLY, THE HEATING SYSTEM CAN CONTINUE HEATING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy

THE DEFECTIVE ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOARD WILL BE REPLACED. IN THE MEANTIME, CUSTOMERS SHOULD TURN THE SYSTEM OFF USING THE MASTER ON/OFF SWITCH LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOX WHICH IS ADJACENT TO THE HEATER. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORHOMES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ITR AT 1-800-755-1272 OR COUNTRY COACH AT 1-800-547-8015.

01V322003Speed ControlNovember 26, 2001 · 194 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL/ACCELERATOR PEDALS SUPPLIED BY WILLIAMS CONTROLS INDUSTRIES. THE WELD ATTACHING THE CLEVIS TO THE PLATE HAS INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION AND COULD ALLOW THE CLEVIS TO SEPARATE FROM THE PLATE.

Consequence

IF THE CLEVIS SEPARATED FROM THE PLATE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE, THE VEHICLE WOULD RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE PEDALS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT COUNTRY COACH AT 1-800-452-8015.

01V358000Visibility & WipersNovember 23, 2001 · 21 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS EQUIPPED WITH THE SMARTWHEEL OPTION WERE IMPROPERLY GROUNDED. THE IMPROPER GROUND CAUSES THE WIPER MOTORS AND BLADES TO PERIODICALLY STOP WHEN THE MOTOR HOME IS IN TRANSIT AT FREEWAY SPEEDS.

Consequence

FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTORS TO WORK COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY DURING CRITICAL PERIODS WHEN WIPERS ARE NECESSARY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL CORRECTLY GROUND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CASE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 3, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT COUNTRY COACH AT 1-800-452-8015.

01V111002BrakesJune 26, 2001 · 667 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISC AND ISL DIESEL ENGINES. THE INTERNAL FRONT BUSHING CAN SPIN, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE AIR COMPRESSOR, AND POSSIBLY TO THE SPINDLE DRIVE AT THE REAR FACE OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR WHICH IS USED TO PROVIDE POWER TO THE VEHICLE HYDRAULIC PUMP. FAILURE OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR'S SPINDLE DRIVE COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF POWER ASSIST IF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP CEASES TO OPERATE.

Consequence

WITHOUT POWER ASSIST, THE VEHICLE BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY COUNTRY COACH CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE AIR COMPRESSOR FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 30, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER 1-800-343-7357.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“WHILE DRIVING THE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM ACTIVATED DUE THE CARBON MONOXIDE PRODUCED BY THE REFRIGERATOR. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATED OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *NLM”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 5, 2003

“ODI ID NUMBER : 10018204 IS INCORRECT AND NO PAPERWORK HAS ARRIVED FOR ME TO SIGN OR EDIT- THIS IS A LIFE THREATENING CONDITION THAT PUTS ALL DRIVERS AND NEARBY CARS ETC. AT RISK. COMPLANT SHOULD READ:WHILE DRIVING THE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM ACTIVATED DUE THE CARBON MONOXIDE IN THE COACH PRODUCED BY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 10, 2002

“ODI ID NUMBER : 10018204 IS INCORRECT AND NO PAPERWORK HAS ARRIVED FOR ME TO SIGN OR EDIT- THIS IS A LIFE THREATENING CONDITION THAT PUTS ALL DRIVERS AND NEARBY CARS ETC. AT RISK. COMPLANT SHOULD READ:WHILE DRIVING THE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM ACTIVATED DUE THE CARBON MONOXIDE IN THE COACH PRODUCED BY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · May 10, 2002

“THIS COMPLAINT CALLED IN AS ODI ID NUMBER: 10018202. COMPLAINT "THE ELECTRIC STEPS EXTENDED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE DEALER REPLACED THE COMPUTER."ADDITIONAL DATA: 1ST EVENT, 2 WEEKS AFTER DELIVERY, MAY 2002. RANDOM OPENING OF THE STEPS WHILE DRIVING IN RENO ON STREET, STEP OUT LIGHT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · March 18, 2002

“ODI ID NUMBER : 10018204 IS INCORRECT AND NO PAPERWORK HAS ARRIVED FOR ME TO SIGN OR EDIT- THIS IS A LIFE THREATENING CONDITION THAT PUTS ALL DRIVERS AND NEARBY CARS ETC. AT RISK. COMPLANT SHOULD READ:WHILE DRIVING THE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM ACTIVATED DUE THE CARBON MONOXIDE IN THE COACH PRODUCED BY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · May 10, 2002

2002 Country Coach Intrigue — common questions

Is the 2002 Country Coach Intrigue reliable?

The record is thin — 10 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 5 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2002 Intrigue problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are other (4 complaints), electrical system (2 complaints), tires & wheels (1 complaints).

Does the 2002 Country Coach Intrigue have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 2002 Country Coach Intrigue. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2002 Country Coach Intrigue under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

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.