Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Coachmen Orion
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Coachmen Orion has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V158000 Shifter Cable May Disconnect from Transmission NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V919000 Engine Cooling Fan May Seize and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V756000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V126000 Intermittent Loss of Ignition Switch Contact NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Coachmen Orion shows reliability concerns with potential costly repairs. Transmission and cooling system recalls indicate significant issues that could affect vehicular performance and safety.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission shifter | 60,000–80,000 miles | $400–$700 | common |
| Cooling fan motor | 50,000–70,000 miles | $500–$900 | common |
| Ignition switch | 40,000–60,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pads and rotors
- Transmission fluid change
- Cooling system flush
- Timing belt replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Difficulty shifting gears
- Overheating engine
- Ignition problems
- Strange noises from engine
- A/C performance issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Coachmen Orion at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.