Coleman CARAVAN problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
14 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
6,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 to 2004 model years. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Structure is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 14 complaints (28.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 7.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 7.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure | 4 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 1 |
Structure: 4; Equipment: 2; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys: 1; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 1; Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal: 1; Seat Belts:Rear/Other: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
2003: 5; 2004: 4; 2008: 2; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2012: 1
Pattern summary
Structure leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10071673 · 2004-04-27 (April 27, 2004)
DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT PADS AND ROTORS AT 6,000 MILES, AT 14,000, MILES CONSUMER HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH BRAKES. FIVE MONTHS LATER, DEALERSHIP INDICATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH ROTORS AND PADS. WARRANTY EXPIRED, AND REPAIRS WILL BE DONE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10071673 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10363941 · 2010-11-03 (November 3, 2010)
OUR 2003 COLEMAN CARAVAN RV ALMOST BURNED UP ON OCTOBER 31, 2010 BECAUSE OF THE REFRIGERATOR. I HEARD A SIZZLING SOUND AND TOOK BACK OFF REFRIGERATOR, IT WAS VERY HOT. I TURNED THE GAS OFF AND UNHOOKED BATTERY. I CONTACTED DOMETIC TO LET THEM KNOW THAT THE RECALL DID NOT FIX OURS AND WAS TOLD IT WAS UP TO ME TO FIX THAT THERE WAS NOTHING MORE THEY WOULD DO. THANK GOD I CHECKED OUR CAMPER OR IT PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BURNT UP. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10363941 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
2000: 1; 2001: 3; 2002: 3; 2003: 2; 2004: 2