After pulling my 2016 COACHMEN CHAPARRAL TRL 5WHL for about five hours I arrived at my destination and observed that driver side front tire tread had separated and was ready to blow. A Sailun S637 ST235/80R16, DOT 1YJ276PLY. The tire was purchased approximately 1-year earlier and had less than four thousand miles of use.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Forest River Coachmen Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2016 Forest River Coachmen with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (1) and the wheels & tires (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2015 has 2 and the 2017 has 5.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Coachmen year, for its age
#327 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2016 Forest River Coachmen problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 2016 Forest River Coachmen
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Forest River Coachmen. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 2016 Forest River Coachmen
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The lead spring broke. No additional weight. Not rough road. Since it was a manufacture defect my aaa insurance will not cover it. We were luck to be able to pull over in a somewhat safe space. A few minutes earlier it would have been a disasterous accident on a 2 lane mountain clip road. Even towing service and repair mabn said this is a rare manufacture defect. We are now uncomfortable not trusting the durability of our trailer which is less than 3 years old. While in motion it appeared as a flat tire, but instead one of the leafs completely broke with the trailer now sitting on the axel and tire
Forest River Coachmen: every year compared
All Coachmen years2016 Forest River Coachmen vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Forest River Coachmen | 2 | 0 | C | |
| 2016 Forest River Forester | 7 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Amera-Lite | 4 | 2 | - | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Berkshire | 4 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Cherokee | 3 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf | 2 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Evo | 2 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Cardinal | 2 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Blue Ridge | 2 | 1 | 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 2016 Forest River Coachmen
Does the 2016 Forest River Coachmen have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Forest River Coachmen right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Forest River Coachmen?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2016 Forest River Coachmen had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 21, 2018 and the latest on September 12, 2022. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2016 Forest River Coachmen a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Forest River Coachmen 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 Forest River Coachmen years have the most complaints?
2017 (5), 2013 (2), 2015 (2). See every Forest River Coachmen year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Forest River Coachmen 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