Coachmen Encounter problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 5 recalls on file for the Coachmen Encounter (2010–2016).

Complaints: 0
Recalls: 5
Model years: 7
Worst year: —

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Coachmen Encounter model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Coachmen Encounter model year

Year	Recalls	Top problem
2016 Encounter	1	—
2015 Encounter	1	—
2014 Encounter	3	—
2013 Encounter	3	—
2012 Encounter	3	—
2011 Encounter	3	—
2010 Encounter	1	—

Coachmen Encounter recalls

Recall 15V798000Nov 25, 20159,687 vehiclesModel years 2010–2014
Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Recall 15V576000Sep 16, 20153,804 vehiclesModel years 2011–2016
Risk: If the trailer hitch partially or fully detaches from the motorhome while it is towing a vehicle, a loss of vehicle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 13V203000May 17, 20139,526 vehiclesModel years 2013–2014
Risk: If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Recall 12V087000Mar 5, 20121,449 vehiclesModel years 2012
Risk: An incorrect gear indication in the instrument panel may prevent the driver from knowing if they are in park or reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 10V433000Sep 22, 201080 vehiclesModel years 2011
Risk: This could lead to a fire, property damage, or personal injury.

Other Coachmen models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology