AI Damage2002 Coachmen Aurora: common problems
Owners of the 2002 Coachmen Aurora filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and equipment. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 67% of all complaints
- 2 Equipment 33% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
While driving 25 mph and applying the brakes, they began to overheat and there was a strong burning odor. The dealer stated that the brake calipers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was serviced for nhtsa recall # 04v518000 at 5,500 miles. The failure mileage was 17,700 and the current mileage was 18,000.
2002 coachman aurora refrigerator malfunctioned and the vehicle caught on fire.
When the owner was applying the brakes there were no brakes because of the fluid leaking out. The owner was almost in an accident because the brake line broke again. Vehicle swerved into the other lane trying to slow down and stop, and landed in the median. But, there were no injuries.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Aurora has 3 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Coachmen Aurora?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, equipment. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: brake failure (33%), overheating, coolant loss (33%), smoke, burning smell, fire (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2002 Coachmen Aurora?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2002 Coachmen Aurora from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2002 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.