- The problem
- Vehicle description: motor homes with basement converters and basement freezers. A grommet may be missing allowing the 110-volt wire to rub against a metal edge.
- The risk
- If a direct short were to occur, the potential exists for a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the motor homes to determine if the subject wires are properly protected. If they are not, proper protection will be added, and if necessary, the wiring will be repaired or replaced.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Coachmen Destiny Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Coachmen Destiny with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the steering (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 1999 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 1996 has 0 and the 1998 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Destiny year, for its age
#338 most complained-about 1997 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1997 Coachmen Destiny problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1997 Coachmen Destiny recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1997 Coachmen Destiny
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
While driving the vehicle at 70 mph power steering failed, causing the consumer to lose control. Just in time the consumer was able to bring the vehicle to the side of the road whitout causing an accident. *Ak also, the draglink came apart because of factory negligence. Dealer installed a new steering gear. Airbrakes failed. *Slc
Coachmen Destiny: every year compared
All Destiny years1997 Coachmen Destiny vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Coachmen Destiny | 1 | 1 | D | |
| 1997 Coachmen Coachmen | 17 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1997 Coachmen Leprechaun | 4 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1997 Coachmen Santara | 3 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Coachmen Class A | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1997 Coachmen Catalina TT | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1997 Coachmen Class- C | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1997 Coachmen Destiny
Does the 1997 Coachmen Destiny have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1997 Coachmen Destiny: recreational vehicle / trailer (April 1999). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Coachmen Destiny?
How many complaints has the 1997 Coachmen Destiny had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 28, 1998 and the latest on September 28, 1998. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1997 Coachmen Destiny a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Coachmen Destiny year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1997 Coachmen Destiny has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data