The Coachmen Cross Trail spans 2010–2026 with 9 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 4.5/5 ForCar reliability score. It delivers competitive fuel economy and NHTSA-rated safety.
How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.
Overview
The Coachmen Cross Trail is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 2010 to 2026 across multiple generations.
How to read a Coachmen Cross Trail VIN — every digit explained
Every Coachmen Cross Trail carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Coachmen and the country it was built in (real Coachmen codes below).
- VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
- Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
- Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
- Plant (11) — which factory assembled this Cross Trail.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
- —1MW · 1TC · 1TE · 1TJ · 1TX
Digits 4–17 — the engine code (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard, identical on every car. For the full year-code table (2001–2026), country codes and where the VIN is stamped on your Cross Trail, see the complete guide to reading a VIN.
How many recalls does the Coachmen Cross Trail have?
The Coachmen Cross Trail has 9 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2010–2026. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.
2025 Coachmen Cross Trail recalls 2
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer
What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Cross Trail motorhomes. The ladder receiver may have been incorrectly installed without the backer, which can cause the ladder to detach.
Risk. A ladder that detaches while in use increases the risk of injury.
Fix. Dealers will inspect and relocate the ladder as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-825-8409 or 574-825-8487. Forest River's number for this recall is 215-1800.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer
What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Cross Trail motorhomes. The backer on the ladder receiver may not have been installed, which can cause the ladder to detach.
Risk. A ladder that detaches while in use increases the risk of injury.
Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the ladder as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-825-8409 or 574-825-8487. Forest River's number for this recall is 215-1800.
2024 Coachmen Cross Trail recalls 3
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer
What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Cross Trail motorhomes. The ladder receiver may have been incorrectly installed without the backer, which can cause the ladder to detach.
Risk. A ladder that detaches while in use increases the risk of injury.
Fix. Dealers will inspect and relocate the ladder as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-825-8409 or 574-825-8487. Forest River's number for this recall is 215-1800.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer
What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Cross Trail motorhomes. The backer on the ladder receiver may not have been installed, which can cause the ladder to detach.
Risk. A ladder that detaches while in use increases the risk of injury.
Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the ladder as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-825-8409 or 574-825-8487. Forest River's number for this recall is 215-1800.
Equipment:appliance:refrigerator
What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Coachmen Cross Trail Class C motorhomes. The 12-volt refrigerator may dislodge and fall from its cabinet.
Risk. A falling 12-volt refrigerator increases the risk of injury.
Fix. Dealers will reinstall and secure the 12-volt refrigerator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 26, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-8487. Forest River's number for this recall is 215-1691.
2023 Coachmen Cross Trail recalls 2
Equipment:appliance:refrigerator
What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Coachmen Cross Trail Class C motorhomes. The 12-volt refrigerator may dislodge and fall from its cabinet.
Risk. A falling 12-volt refrigerator increases the risk of injury.
Fix. Dealers will reinstall and secure the 12-volt refrigerator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 26, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-8487. Forest River's number for this recall is 215-1691.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer
What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Risk. An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Fix. Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 22V-486.
2022 Coachmen Cross Trail recalls 2
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer
What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Risk. An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Fix. Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 22V-486.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings
What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
Risk. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix. Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.
Best and worst years for the Coachmen Cross Trail
We're still compiling NHTSA owner-complaint history for the Coachmen Cross Trail — best- and worst-year trends will appear here once that data is in.
What are the most common Coachmen Cross Trail problems?
We're still compiling NHTSA owner-complaint data for the Coachmen Cross Trail — the most-reported problems will appear here once that data is in.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.
Coachmen Cross Trail specifications & dimensions
The 2026 Coachmen Cross Trail. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN. For the original factory build — MSRP, trim and standard equipment — rebuild the Coachmen Cross Trail window sticker.
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Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.
Coachmen Cross Trail cargo space, seating & interior room
How much the Cross Trail holds — passengers and cargo. Seating, cargo and interior dimensions vary by trim and seat configuration — decode your VIN for the exact build.
Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim — the original factory equipment & options list shows what each trim included.
Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Coachmen Cross Trail tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What MPG does the Coachmen Cross Trail get?
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What engines does the Coachmen Cross Trail have? Power & range
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How much does a Coachmen Cross Trail cost to own?
A Coachmen Cross Trail depreciates at about an average rate. A typical example keeps roughly 46% of its value after five years — losing about 54% to depreciation. Check what a used Cross Trail is worth today or browse current used-market prices before you buy or sell. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.
| Age | Value retained | Est. resale value | Lost to depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 80% | $24,000 | −$6,000 |
| Year 2 | 70% | $21,000 | −$9,000 |
| Year 3 | 61% | $18,300 | −$11,700 |
| Year 4 | 53% | $15,900 | −$14,100 |
| Year 5 | 46% | $13,800 | −$16,200 |
What goes into the five-year cost to own:
- Depreciation — the biggest cost: this Cross Trail loses about 54% of its value over five years. See the full depreciation curve by age.
- Fuel — based on EPA economy at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
- Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the Cross Trail ages.
- Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.
Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.
Is the Coachmen Cross Trail safe?
NHTSA crash-test ratings aren't published for the Cross Trail yet — see the top-rated safest cars instead.
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How many miles does a Coachmen Cross Trail last?
A well-maintained Coachmen Cross Trail typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 4.5/5.
Check your Coachmen Cross Trail’s VIN — history, recalls & specs
Title records, open recalls, build details and paint code — straight from the VIN. Free.
Check this Cross Trail’s VIN free →All Coachmen Cross Trail model years
A year-by-year snapshot of the Coachmen Cross Trail — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.
| Year | Recalls | Best MPG | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cross Trail | 0 | — | — |
| 2025 Cross Trail | 2 recalls | — | — |
| 2024 Cross Trail | 3 recalls | — | — |
| 2023 Cross Trail | 2 recalls | — | — |
| 2022 Cross Trail | 2 recalls | — | — |
| 2021 Cross Trail | 0 | — | — |
| 2020 Cross Trail | 0 | — | — |
| 2019 Cross Trail | 0 | — | — |
| 2018 Cross Trail | 0 | — | — |
| 2017 Cross Trail | 0 | — | — |
| 2016 Cross Trail | 0 | — | — |
| 2015 Cross Trail | 0 | — | — |
| 2014 Cross Trail | 0 | — | — |
| 2013 Cross Trail | 0 | — | — |
| 2012 Cross Trail | 0 | — | — |
| 2011 Cross Trail | 0 | — | — |
| 2010 Cross Trail | 0 | — | — |
Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).
Frequently asked questions
What are the worst years for the Cross Trail?
We're still compiling NHTSA owner-complaint history for the Coachmen Cross Trail.
How many recalls does the Cross Trail have?
9 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2010–2026. Always check open recalls by your VIN.
How many miles does a Cross Trail last?
A well-maintained Cross Trail typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.
Is the Cross Trail reliable?
Our ForCar Reliability Score for the Cross Trail is 4.5/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.
What's the Coachmen Cross Trail warranty?
New Coachmen models carry a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 5 years / 60,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Coachmen dealer.
Where is the Coachmen Cross Trail made?
The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your Cross Trail's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Coachmen may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.
How much ground clearance does the Cross Trail have?
Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.