2018 Coachmen Apex problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (2) · Structure (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2025-07-28 · Structure“the contact owns a 2018 forest river coachman apex. the contact stated that while hauling the rv, the contact became aware that the black trim was detached from the front window of the rv. the rv was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. in addition, the contact stated that the failure was the fourth time that the fail…”
2025-07-02 · Structure:body“a small angle iron beam supports the bottom of the fresh water tank on this rv. the angle iron is connected to the vehicle frame on each end, but was mechanically connected to the frame with sheet metal screws rather than bolts, rivets or welds. as a result, the screw threads stripped and allowed the angle iron beam to fall. fortunately, it brok…”
2021-07-09 · Structure:body“the fresh water tank supports broke loose from the trailer frame and the tank fell on the roadway. it was supported only by wiring and hoses. no one was injured, but the tank is very heavy when filled. the trailer was blocking traffic at the fill station and the tank had to be removed to move the trailer. if this happened on a highway, the …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.