- The problem
- Coachmen is recalling 145 my 2007 cross country and my 2007-2008 sportscoach encore and pathfinder class a motor homes built on freightliner chassis. The fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under-tightened.
- The risk
- Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
- The fix
- Coachmen is working with freightliner to repair these vehicles free of charge (please see 07v306). Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or coachmen at 1-574-825-5821.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Coachmen Pathfinder Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2008 Coachmen Pathfinder have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2008 for the tie rod assembly.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Pathfinder year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2008 Coachmen Pathfinder 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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No complaints about the 2008 Coachmen Pathfinder yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Coachmen Pathfinder: every year compared
All Pathfinder years2008 Coachmen Pathfinder vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Coachmen Pathfinder | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2008 Coachmen Chaparral | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2008 Coachmen Freedom Express 31 | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2008 Coachmen Freelander | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2008 Coachmen Leprechaun | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2008 Coachmen Aurora - MH | 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 2008 Coachmen Pathfinder
Does the 2008 Coachmen Pathfinder have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Coachmen Pathfinder: tie rod assembly (April 2008). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2008 Coachmen Pathfinder had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2008 Coachmen Pathfinder a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Coachmen Pathfinder 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.
Which Coachmen Pathfinder years have the most complaints?
1999 (1), 2013 (1). See every Coachmen Pathfinder year compared.
What should I do if my 2008 Coachmen Pathfinder 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