2002 Coleman Caravan problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (3) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor (1) · Seat Belts:rear/Other (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (3)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2004-06-01 · 2400503 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
air conditioner compressor failure. *tt
Structure:body:roof And Pillars 2003-01-16 · 031 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
potential water leak at the front roof cap and tpo roof seam. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2002-10-21 · 0900702 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
camshaft / bearing service. *tt
What owners report
2011-08-03 · Structure“coleman caravan travel trailer 2001-2004 all campers developed a spongy floor due to known leaks and cheap construction from manufacturer. when contacted manufacturer all were told if not original owner your out of luck. there is a serious saftey factor when towing a unstable structure. if you google coleman caravan floors you will see many frustra…”
2008-09-29 · Structure“i have a 2002 coleman caravan and the refrigerator in the camper started defrosting and had a strong ammonia smell inside and outside the camper. there is yellow stuff coming out in a panel in the rear of the camper and strong odor inside the camper as well. i found out about a recall on these yesterday and called and the company said the only thin…”
2008-03-24 · Structure“complete floor rot after 6 years. *tr…”
2004-04-27 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor · 6,000 mi“dealer replaced the front pads and rotors at 6,000 miles, at 14,000, miles consumer had brake problems. vehicle was taken to the dealer, and technician indicated that nothing was wrong with brakes. five months later, dealership indicated there was a problem with rotors and pads. warranty expired, and repairs will be done at consumer's expense. *…”
2004-03-06 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer“samsung recreational vehicle microwave. model number mr5492w. *jb…”
2003-07-30 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline · 56,000 mi“consumer states that when trying to accelerate, the gas pedal has to almost be press to the floor before it engages. rpm's are at 3000. please provide any further information.…”
2003-06-16 · Seat Belts:rear/Other · 💥 crash“as a result of a vehicle crash passenger's rear seat belt released resulting in child being tossed out of seat. *ak…”
2003-02-11 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch“the locks on the passenger rear door sporadically locked and unlocked. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.