Monaco Coach SAFARI problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
6 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
10,027 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 to 2008 model years. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 6 complaints (66.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 33.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 16.7% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 16.7% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Steering | 4 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 |
| Traction Control System | 1 |
Steering: 4; Structure:Frame And Members: 2; Visibility:Windshield: 2; Air Bags: 1; Equipment: 1; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 1; Suspension:Rear: 1; Traction Control System: 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 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 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 (5). 0 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 |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
2008: 1; 2009: 2; 2014: 1; 2015: 1; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior 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 10292260 · 2009-11-16 (November 16, 2009)
TRAILING ARM WELDS ON REAR AXLE BROKEN 3 TIMES AND CREATING DOG-TRACKING OF CHASSIS AND U-BOLTS LOOSENING, AIR BAG AND STRUT DAMAGE AND SHIFTING OF CHASSIS WHICH ALSO IMPAIRS PROPER OPERATION OF SLIDES, DOORS, LIFT GATE OPERATION, ALSO HAS CAUSED 7 WINDSHIELDS TO CRACK SO FAR. ONLY 10800 MILES ON UNIT AND WEAR AND TEAR ON TIRES AND BRAKES, UNIT HAS BEEN REPAIRED EACH TIME, BUT INFORMED THAT RV IS STILL UNSAFE AS IS!! NOW AT DEALERSHIP PURCHASED IT FROM FOR FINAL ACTION. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 10,026 miles reported. Look up ODI 10292260 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10296966 · 2009-12-26 (December 26, 2009)
TRAILING ARMS AND WELDS CRACKING ON REAR AXLE CREATING U-BOLTS TO LOOSEN, AIR BAG DAMAGE AND AXLE TO SHIFT (DOG-TRACKING) ALSO SHIFTS CHASSIS CREATING WINDSHIELD TO CRACK AND ALIGNMENT, TIRE AND PROPER BRAKING IS AFFECTED (4 TIMES NOW AND 6 WINDSHIELDS LATER) INSTALL ALL NEW DESIGNED TRAILING ARMS,NEW U-BOLTS BUT WILL NEED TO REDIRECT MUFFLER TO OTHER SIDE OF COACH DUE TO LOW CLEARANCE AND TIRE DISTANCE AND GET U-BOLTS TIGHTENED AFTER 500 MILES AGAIN (CHECKING AXLE ALIGNMENT BEFORE SNUGGING--MINE SHIFTED AGAIN BUT DIDN'T CRACK THIS TIME--ONLY…
Owner-reported narrative. 10,028 miles reported. Look up ODI 10296966 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10587383 · 2014-05-09 (May 9, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2005 MONACO CHEETAH SAFARI MOBILE HOME. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IT BECAME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 14,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 14,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10587383 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 |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
2005: 0; 2007: 0; 2008: 0