2013 Entegra Anthem problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Entegra Anthem, most often about transmission & drivetrain. There are 5 recalls for this model year.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 0
- Median mileage
- 34,000 mi at time of problem
Key facts
- Transmission & Drivetrain is the most-reported problem area, named in 2 of 2 complaints (100%).
- Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 34,000 mi.
- Owners reported 0 crashes, 2 fires and 0 injuries.
- The 2013 Entegra Anthem has 5 recalls on file.
- It has the most serious complaint record of all 7 Entegra Anthem model years we track.
2013 Entegra Anthem problems by category
- Transmission & Drivetrain2 complaints
- Other / Unknown1 complaints
A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.
Most-reported components
| Component (as filed with NHTSA) | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Power train | 2 |
| Unknown or other | 1 |
When problems happen (mileage)
2013 Entegra Anthem recalls (5)
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
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.
Risk: 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.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Entegra Coach is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Anthem and Cornerstone motorhomes manufactured December 16, 2009, through April 30, 2013. The power cables from the exterior freezer can be damaged due to contact with the freezer sliding tray rails.
Risk: Prolonged rubbing of the power cables against the sliding tray rails may cause the wires to short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Entegra Coach will notify owners, and dealers will secure the freezer power cables to prevent their chafing, at no charge. The recall began on December 10, 2013. Owners may contact Entegra Coach at 1-800-945-4787.
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Entegra Coach is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Anthem, Aspire, and Cornerstone motorhomes manufactured February 8, 2013, through June 13, 2013. The attachment mechanism that holds the windshield wiper arm to the wiper motor shaft could crack.
Risk: If the attachment mechanism cracks, the windshield wiper may separate reducing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Entegra Coach will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper arms, at no charge. The recall began on August 27, 2013. Owners may contact Entegra Coach at 1-800-945-4787.
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Entegra Coach is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Aspire and Anthem Class A motorhomes; and 2012-2013 Cornerstone Class A motorhomes, manufactured March 14,2011, through September 25, 2012. A wiper link was installed which is shorter than required for proper function of the wiper system.
Risk: The wipers may not operate as designed and the driver's visibility can be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Entegra Coach will notify owners and dealers will replace the wiper link, at no charge. The recall began on February 19, 2013. Owners may contact Entegra Coach at 1-800-945-4787.
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Entegra is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 anthem and aspire and model year 2012-2013 cornerstone motor homes manufactured from april 19, 2011, through june 22, 2012. The windshield wiper arm can detach from the vehicle.
Risk: If this occurs, the driver's visibility can be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Entegra will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shaft attaching the arm to the wiper linkage, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 26, 2012. Owners may contact entegra at 1-800-945-4787.
Recent 2013 Entegra Anthem complaints
Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
- Filed Aug 10, 202034,000 miMIFireTransmission & Drivetrain
Reference nhtsa recall 16v-313 and previous submission 11344194. Our motorhome with a spartan chassis suffered an exhaust bellows failure exactly described in recall 16v-313. It is of the correct vintage and type described by 16v-313. Spartan chassis company refuses to make repairs or honor the recall 16v-313. They claim that our unit is excluded from this recall yet will not explain how or why it is not compliant with the recall. We fit within the time, dates and vins…
NHTSA complaint #11348381 · source - Filed Aug 9, 202034,000 miMIFireOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain
The exhaust system separated between the turbo and the particulate filter on the cummins diesel engine. This is in a spartan rv chassis. The heat from the exhaust leak due to the flexible exhaust bellows caused extensive thermal damage. See nhtsa recall 16v-313 as that recall describes the problem exactly.
NHTSA complaint #11344194 · source
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology