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1994 Coachmen Santara problems

The most common problem on the 1994 Coachmen Santara is lights. It has 3.0 times the complaints of a typical Santara model year.

Typical year3.0x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
2
Worst area
Lights

The worst 1994 Coachmen Santara problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Lights
    2
  • Brakes
    1

Problems by type

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  • Lights
    2
  • Brakes
    1

Recalls 2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported April 12, 1999 · 3,073 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: motor homes with basement converters and basement freezers. A grommet may be missing allowing the 110-volt wire to rub against a metal edge.
Risk
If a direct short were to occur, the potential exists for a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the motor homes to determine if the subject wires are properly protected. If they are not, proper protection will be added, and if necessary, the wiring will be repaired or replaced.

Recall number 99V076000 · Recall details

Unknown or otherReported July 5, 1994 · 1,286 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The screws used to mount the television into an overhead cabinet are not long enough to properly secure the television to the enclosure base. This can cause the television to fall out of the cabinet and onto the head of the vehicle operator.
Risk
The operator can sustain injuries and possibly lose control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will remount the televisions with correct fasteners.

Recall number 94V121000 · Recall details

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What 1994 Coachmen Santara owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 28, 1997 · Lights · CA

Both headlight lenses have faded making night driving dangerous.

Filed Jul 18, 1997 · Brakes · OR

The brake system could not be activated due to tag axle brake fluid system never being filled with fluid, nor the lines bled, also tag axle system was rusty when installed..

Filed Jul 10, 1997 · Lights · CA

The inside of the headlights on vehicle fades and corrodes. The dealer was contacted.

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Questions about the 1994 Coachmen Santara

Is the 1994 Coachmen Santara reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1994 Coachmen Santara, 3.0 times a typical Santara model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1994 Coachmen Santara?

Lights, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (1).

How many recalls does the 1994 Coachmen Santara have?

2 recalls, covering equipment and unknown or other.

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