Reliability & cost of ownership
Coleman Caravan Reliability & Common Problems
How reliable is the Coleman Caravan? Compare every model year side by side — NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and crash-test stars where on file — then open the year you're shopping for its AI reliability outlook where NHTSA has enough data.
Coleman Caravan problems by model year
11 recall entries and 14 owner complaints on file across 5 model years, sourced from the federal NHTSA database.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | NCAP stars | Full report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Caravan | 2 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2003 Caravan | 2 | 1 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2002 Caravan | 3 | 8 | No overall rating on file | AI reliability outlook → |
| 2001 Caravan | 3 | 3 | No overall rating on file | AI reliability outlook → |
| 2000 Caravan | 1 | 2 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
Most-complained-about components
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA against the Coleman Caravan, grouped by the component each complaint names — the fastest read on where this model gives trouble.
- structure4 complaints
- equipment3 complaints
- engine and engine cooling2 complaints
- tires1 complaint
- suspension1 complaint
- power train1 complaint
- service brakes, hydraulic1 complaint
- seat belts1 complaint