2004 Coachmen MIRADA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
2,512 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Equipment:Mechanical:Slide-In Camper is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 3 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 33.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Equipment:Mechanical:Slide-In Camper | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 |
Equipment:Mechanical:Slide-In Camper: 1; Suspension: 1; Tires:Tread/Belt: 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 | 0 |
| 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: 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 (3). 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 |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
2003: 1; 2004: 2
Pattern summary
Equipment:Mechanical:Slide-In Camper leads the component reports. Braking 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10044787 · 2003-11-05 (November 5, 2003)
SANITARY BOOM ARM WAS TORN OFF BY A PIECE OF TIRE TREAD DEBRIS.*MR BOOM ARM CAUSED THE TAIL PIPE TO FLATEN.*TS
Owner-reported narrative. 2,547 miles reported. Look up ODI 10044787 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10082835 · 2004-07-28 (July 28, 2004)
LIVING ROOM SLIDER HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS TWICE. 1ST WAS 2/7/04 WHEN IT WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT WITH ONLY 2572 MILES ON COACH, AND 2300 OF THOSE MILES WERE DELIVERY DISTINATION. 2ND WAS7/2/04, 5 MONTHS LATER WITH ONLY 3769 MILES ON COACH, THE SLIDE CAME OUT WHEN THE UNIT WAS SITTING AND THE PARK BRAKE WAS OFF, THEN IT CAME OUT WHEN THE COACH WAS SITTING WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARK BRAKE OFF.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 2,512 miles reported. Look up ODI 10082835 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10094146 · 2004-12-21 (December 21, 2004)
WHILE MAKING A TURN THE SLIDE OPENED WITHOUT WARNING DUE TO A MECHANICAL FAILURE. *JB THE MANUFACTURER HAD RECALLED THE SAME EQUIPMENT FOR THE 2003 MODEL FOR THE SAME MALFUNCTION. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE INCORRECT HARDWARE WAS USED DURING INSTALLATION. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10094146 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
03V134000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2003-04-09 (April 9, 2003)
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES. THE FRAME EXTRUSION AT THE BASE OF THE KITCHEN SLIDE ROOM, THAT SERVES TO MAINTAIN THE LOCKING MECHANISM FOR THE SLIDE ROOM, MAY BECOME LOOSE FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE LOCKING MECHANISM IS RENDERED INEFFECTIVE AND THE SLIDE ROOM CAN OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence: SHOULD THIS OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL LONGER SELF-TAPPING SCREWS TO ENSURE THE EXTRUSION IS SECURED TO THE STEEL FRAMING. IN ADDITION, "TRAVEL LOCKS" THAT, WHILE IN PLACE, PREVENT THE SLIDE ROOM FROM MOVING OUT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES WILL BE SUPPLIED WITH ALL UNITS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT COACHMEN AT 1-219-825-5821.
NHTSA campaign record ↗04V160000 · Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Shackle
Reported: 2004-04-05 (April 5, 2004)
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE CHASSIS LEAF SPRING REAR SHACKLE AND/OR SHACKLE BOLT COULD COME IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE LP TANK WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE LP TANK TO BECOME DAMAGED AND POTENTIALLY LEAK INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MOVE THE MOUNTING LOCATION OF THE TANK OUT OF THE CHASSIS RAILS, AWAY FROM THE CHASSIS LEAF SPRING REAR SHACKLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT COACHMEN AT 1-800-453-6064.
NHTSA campaign record ↗08V279000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2008-06-25 (June 25, 2008)
COACHMEN IS RECALLING 37,293 MOTORHOMES AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
Remedy: COACHMEN IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR COACHMEN AT 574-825-5821.
NHTSA campaign record ↗08V639000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2008-12-04 (December 4, 2008)
COACHMEN IS RECALLING 13,662 MY 2002-2008 MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH GLASS SHOWER DOORS AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 15, 2001 THORUGH AUGUST 6, 2007. WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE TOWEL BAR ON THE GLASS SHOWER DOOR, THE EDGE OF THE BAR MAY CONTACT THE GLASS.
Consequence: GLASS BREAKAGE MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW MOUNTING HARDWARE FOR THE TOWEL BAR AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF AN OWNER IS NOT COMFORTABLE REPLACING THE HARDWARE THEMSELVES, A DEALER WILL INSTALL THE HARDWARE AT NO COST TO THEM. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 19, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COACHMEN AT 1-574-825-5821.
NHTSA campaign record ↗