Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2016 Entegra Anthem
The 2016 Entegra ANTHEM has safety concerns primarily related to its lighting and front suspension. While the engine seems mostly reliable, recalls highlight issues needing your attention, notably in exterior lighting, front suspension, and flammability of certain interior materials.
Known issues to inspect
Missing reflectors
How to check: Ensure all exterior reflectors are present and functional.
Ball joints may loosen
How to check: Inspect front suspension for ball joint looseness or separation.
Highly flammable mattress
How to check: Confirm if the mattress is the original Tempurpedic model.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Listen for any engine knocking noises.
Red flag: Persistent knocking sounds
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Check for dash warning lights.
Red flag: Any warning lights remain on
- 03
Low speed turn
What to check: Feel for steering response and stability.
Red flag: Steering feels loose or unstable
- 04
Moderate acceleration
What to check: Engine should accelerate smoothly without hesitation.
Red flag: Engine hesitates or stutters
- 05
Highway braking
What to check: Check braking effectiveness and noise.
Red flag: Brakes squeal or feel weak
- 06
Final stop
What to check: Look for any fluid leaks under vehicle.
Red flag: Visible leaks, especially oil
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Are all factory recalls addressed?
- Any history of suspension issues?
- Is the mattress original?
- Have you experienced any engine problems?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Recall repair records
- Service history
- Original purchase invoice
- Warranty documents
Generated by gpt-4o on 8/23/2026. Grounded in the NHTSA recall corpus and owner-complaint patterns for the 2016 Entegra Anthem.