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2025 Coachmen Nova Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2025 Coachmen Nova with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the driver assistance (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 2024 for the roof and pillars. For comparison, the 2024 has 0.

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CAbout as many problems as a typical Nova year, for its age

#209 most complained-about 2025 vehicle

Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 2025 Coachmen Nova problems

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2025 Coachmen Nova 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

Structure: roof and pillars

24V32600023 vehicles affected

The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Coachmen Nova NAB20C and NAB20D Class B motorhomes. The solar panel may detach from the pop-up roof.
The risk
A detached solar panel could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will remove and reinstall the solar panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-6319. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-1772.

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2 complaints about the 2025 Coachmen Nova

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

SteeringTransmission & drivetrainElectrical system

We purchased a new 2025 Coachmen Nova class B camper van on August 28th, 2025 from Olathe Ford RV Center in Kansas. On the drive home from the dealership, the van suffered a complete mechanical failure, shutting down while traveling 70 miles per hour at night on a busy highway. The engine, steering, brakes, lights and emergency blinkers failed, causing the vehicle to lose all control and stop suddenly. We were almost hit by passing semi trucks and cars, who couldn't see us in the dark. I managed to start the engine...

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once, accelerating before it shut down again, and coasting into a parking lot. The vehicle would not start again. The dashboard and lights would only flicker and click (even while the vehicle was totally off). We called the roadside emergency assistance that was sold with the vehicle, only to learn that we had been lied to and that Coachmen Forest River is not covered. We had to cover all expenses. The vehicle was towed to Burt Ogden Dodge Ram service center in Harlingen, Texas. They attempted to repair it 3 times before finally telling me it could not be repaired and it was the upfitter's fault. The service case was closed and we were told the vehicle was sent to Forest River (RV upfitter). Nobody has contacted us about it and we do not know the status of the vehicle. It has now been 7 months since we purchased this new RV. We don't know where it is, the repair status, what happened, or what to do next.

Filed Incident Steering · Power train · Electrical systemNHTSA 11726710
Acceleration & cruise controlBrakesDriver assistance

The contact owns a 2024 Ram Promaster 3500. The contact stated that while driving 65-70 MPH, the brakes independently activated. The cruise control was set to 65-70 MPH when the failure occurred. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated unexpectedly. The contact stated that the failure occurred while traveling on a busy highway, with the family inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was persistent and had occurred several times while on a trip with the family. The vehicle was converted to a...

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RV. The contact stated that it was a known failure with similar vehicles. The dealer was contacted but provided no assistance. The contact stated that the dealer declined to inspect the vehicle. The contact was informed that the dealer could not service electrical failures on the vehicle because the vehicle was converted into a RV. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed control · Service brakes · Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11718730

Coachmen Nova: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20252100BrakesC
20240400-D
20230400-C
20223500Electrical systemC
20213400Equipment & accessoriesC
All Nova years

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Questions about the 2025 Coachmen Nova

Does the 2025 Coachmen Nova have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Coachmen Nova: roof and pillars (May 2024). 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 2025 Coachmen Nova?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1), driver assistance (1), electrical system (1).

How many complaints has the 2025 Coachmen Nova had?

2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 18, 2026 and the latest on March 24, 2026. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2025 Coachmen Nova a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 57 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Coachmen Nova 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.

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What should I do if my 2025 Coachmen Nova 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

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