- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Forest River Berkshire, 2012-2017 Forest River Charleston, 2013-2015 Coachmen Cross Country and Pathfinder, and 2014-2015 Glaval Synergy motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
- The risk
- Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, Forest River customer service at 1-574-295-2117, Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-8212, or Glaval customer service at 1-574-343-5167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0665.
Vehicle safety record
2013 Coachmen Pathfinder Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2013 Coachmen Pathfinder with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2018 for the hose, piping, and connections. For comparison, the 2014 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Pathfinder year, for its age
#399 most complained-about 2013 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2013 Coachmen Pathfinder problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2013 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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1 complaints about the 2013 Coachmen Pathfinder
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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Coachmen Pathfinder: every year compared
All Pathfinder years2013 Coachmen Pathfinder vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Coachmen Pathfinder | 1 | 1 | D | |
| 2013 Coachmen Freedom Express | 6 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2013 Coachmen Mirada | 2 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2013 Coachmen Catalina | 1 | 2 | C | 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 2013 Coachmen Pathfinder
Does the 2013 Coachmen Pathfinder have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Coachmen Pathfinder: hose, piping, and connections (March 2018). 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 2013 Coachmen Pathfinder?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1).
How many complaints has the 2013 Coachmen Pathfinder had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 30, 2019 and the latest on April 30, 2019. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2013 Coachmen Pathfinder a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than 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 2013 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