AI Damage2006 Coachmen Aurora: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Coachmen Aurora filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and equipment. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 50% of all complaints
- 2 Equipment 25% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 25% of all complaints
- 4 Tires 25% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 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 down the interstate the spare tire detached from the carrier assembly and fell to the road service. Also broke electrical plug in connection and chewed up the brand new spare tire, which is no longer usable. Safety chain is the only thing that prevented a rear end accident.
Dometic refrigerator model rm2852 was recalled on april 11, 2008 because of possibly starting a fire. I received a recall letter in the mail on july 31, 2008. Why did it take so long to notify me? I have a disabled son who doesn't know danger, such as fire. I have used my motorhome many times this year.
Electrical system failure complete due to faulty engineering and manufacturing process which can cause a fire resulting in possible fatalities on the interstate or in rv parks.
Electrical system shorted out during travel due to faulty plumbing which leaked water to the electrical system shorting it out causing circuit breakers to trip and shutting down the battery disconnect circuitry. This also caused grey water to leak all over the freeway.
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 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Aurora has 3 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Coachmen Aurora?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, equipment, structure. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (50%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 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 2006 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 2006 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.