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2010-2022 · 13 model years

Dutchmen Coleman Problems by year

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the Dutchmen Coleman across 13 model years, and it has 14 recalls. The 2022 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2), while 2014 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the suspension, followed by the electrical system.

Most complaints for its age20222 complaints · 2 recallsSee the 2022
Complaints
8
Recalls
14
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Deaths
0

Coleman complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20222201Electrical systemF
20211200SuspensionC
20200100-A
20192200BrakesC
20180300-C
20170300-C
20160200-B
20150200-B
20141100Wheels & tiresA
20130100-A
20121200Equipment & accessoriesC
20111400Body, doors & structureD
20100200-B

Most common Coleman problems

Dutchmen Coleman recalls 14

Latest Coleman complaints

2022 Dutchmen ColemanElectrical systemEquipment & accessoriesFire

The contact owns a 2022 Dutchmen Coleman Lantern RV. The contact stated that while his wife and niece were sleeping, the smoke alarm detector engaged. The vehicle occupants then noticed that the RV was on fire and immediately exited the RV. Other campers and the camping site workers extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher. The contact stated that the A/C vents had burnt. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the contact's request to trade the vehicle in was...

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denied. The manufacturer covered the A/C system wiring replacement and repair. The contact stated that the A/C system became inoperable approximately 4 months later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the A/C system was repaired. The contact stated that while loading the camper for a camping trip, the contact's wife noticed black smoke and big flames coming from the A/C. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the RV burned to the ground and might be a total loss. There were no reported injuries. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the recent fire incident. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EquipmentNHTSA 11725655
2021 Dutchmen ColemanSuspension

The contact owns a 2021 Keystone Dutchmen Coleman Travel Trailer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V822000 (Suspension); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 11586858
2022 Dutchmen ColemanSuspension

upon return trip home from camping seemed like trailer was riding lower than normal and swaying more. looked under trailer and leaf springs were flat. This could have resulted in broken spring which could lead to crash. The trailer was not overloaded. sticker on side of trailer shows dry weight is 4360lbs, GVWR is 5500, GAWR is 5100. inspection shows label on axle is 4400 lbs and each leaf spring is 2200 lbs. We do not travel with tanks filled. we did not have anywhere near 5500 in trailer total weight. ...

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Dealership says the axle is correct rating for trailer as it is calculated to be 80% of 5500 on axle and 20% on tongue. Why is the GAWR (axle rating) on the sticker listed at 5100? The axle/springs should be rated to 5100 if that is what is printed on sticker. I am forced to "upgrade" or replace springs out of pocket. Had I known the axle could only support 4400, I would have purchased something different. I feel mislead by the "official label" that they used to advertise the weights.

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 11534397
2019 Dutchmen ColemanSuspension

The contact owns a 2019 Keystone Coleman Travel trailer. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the passenger's side rear tire assembly and axle detached from the trailer. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway and had the vehicle towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the axle bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000. A "voluntary" recall was done by...

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Dutchmen for other models of campers similar to this one, but not including this one, where they were being shipped out of the factory with inadequate lube in the wheel bearings causing failure.. See link below for info on NHSTA campaign number 18V843. https://oemdtc.com/1793/18-340-insufficient-grease-on-bearings-may-cause-failure-2019-keystone-cougar-outback-passport-springdale-bullet-hideout-2019- dutchmen-aerolite-atlas-recreational-trailers

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 11432969
2019 Dutchmen ColemanBrakes

I have difficulty stopping my new travel trailer, I have learned due to this substandard braking action, that these units axles are undersized for the 10,000# gvw. It has two 4400# axles equipped with 3500# brakes on each. I have to set the brake controller at maximum to feel any effect from the trailer brakes. When manually activating the breakaway device the trailer does not stop. I complained to the dealer since it was new a year ago but despite numerous attempts, they failed to correct it ultimately stating...

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we've done all we can do. Come take it home. I feel that it is unsafe to tow this vehicle, especially in a panic stop or a breakaway situation. It is my opinion, (reinforced by 2 peer reviews and comparisons to comparable sized trailers) that the trailer (not just mine, but all colemans of this size class) are not safe to tow on the roads. I realize it is my fight but I am looking for dot standards that address the minimum rating of the axles and braking systems on travel trailers. These trailers are also a danger to innocent travelers should an extreme event occur!! One can imagine the results of the loss of control of these quite large in summer traffic.*Dt*jb*dt*jb

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11349557
2014 Dutchmen ColemanWheels & tires

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 coleman dutchman 192rvs (na) equipped with ridgeway sport sp tires, size: r14 (na). The contact stated that the tread on the front passenger tire detached and entered into the camper rv itself. The failure damaged the shelving, water line, and sewer lines, along with the flooring by the wheel well. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dot number and tire failure mileage were unknown. The camper failure mileage was 5,000.

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 11234196

Questions about the Dutchmen Coleman

Which Dutchmen Coleman years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2019 (2), 2022 (2), 2011 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2022 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Dutchmen Coleman years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2013, 2014, 2020 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Coleman years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Dutchmen Coleman problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the suspension (3), electrical system (2), equipment & accessories (2) most often.

How many recalls does the Dutchmen Coleman have?

NHTSA lists 14 recalls across all Dutchmen Coleman model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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