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#BS-2018-COACAT-3576

2018 Coachmen Catalina

Based on reports from 3 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
1
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 3 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:lines And FittingsHIGH

1 owners reported equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittings issues — failures commonly reported around 0K miles.

!Inspect the Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailerMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings1 (33%)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer1 (33%)
Other1 (33%)

2018 Coachmen Catalina: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings Issues

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2018 Coachmen Catalina, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 125 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 0K-mile mark.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer Issues

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2018 Coachmen Catalina, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (1 recall)

25V111000Mar 2025

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2025 Coachmen Catalina, 2020-2025 Aurora, and 2025 Puma travel trailers. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the Federal placard may exceed the safety chain rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2018 Coachmen Catalina: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Coachmen Catalina?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2018 Coachmen Catalina is related to the equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittings, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2018 Coachmen Catalina reliable?
The 2018 Coachmen Catalina has 3 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2018 Coachmen Catalina problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2018 Coachmen Catalina have any recalls?
Yes, the 2018 Coachmen Catalina has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Coachmen Catalina problems start?
Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 125 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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