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2018 Entegra Anthem problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 11 complaints on file for the 2018 Entegra Anthem — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 4 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

11

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2018 compare to other Anthem years?

Anthem NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted11 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 6 complaints2014: 2 complaints2015: 1 complaints2016: 3 complaints2017: 1 complaints2018: 11 complaints2019: 5 complaints2020: 1 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Anthem NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2018 Entegra Anthem problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine545%
Fuel System327%
Body & Structure218%
Transmission19%

Does the 2018 Entegra Anthem have recalls?

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

21V591000Fuel SystemJuly 30, 2021 · 1,284 units

Defect

Entegra Coach (Entegra) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Anthem, Aspire, Insignia, and Reatta XL Class A vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Entegra will work with Spartan and Cummins to inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Cummins began to notify owners July 30, 2021. Entegra owner notification letters began September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Entegra Coach customer service at 1-800-517-9137.

18V450000Tires & WheelsJuly 5, 2018 · 58 units

Defect

Entegra Coach (Entegra) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Entegra Odyssey, Qwest, Aspire, Insignia, Anthem, and Cornerstone motorhomes. The Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label incorrectly overstates the cargo capacity, potentially causing the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."

Consequence

An overloaded vehicle has an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Entegra will notify owners, and will provided a corrected CCC label, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2018. Owners may contact Entegra customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Entegra's number for this recall is 9903405.

17V695000LightingNovember 3, 2017 · 1,598 units

Defect

Entegra Coach (Entegra) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Aspire, Anthem, Cornerstone, and Insignia motorhomes. The vehicles have lights that do not include reflectors and the vehicle does not have separate reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Without the required reflectors, the motorhome may be less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Entegra will notify owners, and dealers will install compliant reflectors, free of charge. The recall began on January 2, 2018. Owners may contact Entegra customer service at 1-800-945-4787. Entegra's number for this recall is 9903363.

17V187000SuspensionMarch 17, 2017 · 2,161 units

Defect

Entegra Coach (Entegra) is recalling certain 2012-2013 and 2015-2018 Anthem; 2013 and 2017-2018 Aspire; and 2012-2018 Cornerstone motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.

Consequence

A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Entegra will notify owners, and Spartan service centers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, and reinstall the properly torqued ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2017. Owners may contact call Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277 or Entegra customer service at 1-800-945-4787.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“DEF Fluid Sensor failure codes displayed and warnings of impending engine delayed or shutdown. Cold not continue driving. My safety concern is my vehicle can be stranded on a roadside which my not be possible for a 45 Foot Motorhome. Many RV’s are having this issue and the Manufacture of this…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 20, 2020

“DEF failure 7/28/2020. Can not drive Vehicle. Goes into slow mode There are warning lights and messages that state do not drive.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · July 28, 2020

“Had a windows fall off the motorhome while driving, we did not realize it was missing until we arrived at the next campground . Our 2018 was one of the last 2018 build by ENTEGRA has the same issue as the 2019 recall NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V529000. After the first failure, I checked the other…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · September 19, 2024

“Having heard rumors for some time of the dreaded DEF shut down while using our motorcoach, without a recall of the unit , we have to assume the coach is safe to use. Ours had been parked in the storage building for about 10 days. Yesterday I went to get it out.When I started the coach it…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · August 5, 2021

2018 Entegra Anthem — common questions

Is the 2018 Entegra Anthem reliable?

The record is thin — 11 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 4 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2018 Anthem problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (5 complaints), fuel system (3 complaints), body & structure (2 complaints).

Does the 2018 Entegra Anthem have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2018 Entegra Anthem. 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.