2017 Thor Motor Coach Aria Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 21, 2020 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Aria years
Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Aria. That ranks 2nd out of 7 Aria model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 45,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2017 Thor Motor Coach Aria problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure1 · ~45,000 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~15,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1 · ~45,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure150%45,000——
Unknown or Other150%15,000——
Visibility/wiper150%45,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2017, with 1 complaints
2017: 1201712020: 120201

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2017 Thor Motor Coach Aria recalls (1)

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Exterior lighting:turn signal; exterior lighting:brake lights; electrical systemJul 20, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V418000 · 2,417 vehicles

Problem: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Aria, Venetian and Tuscany, 2017 Tuscany XTE and 2017-2019 Palazzo motorhomes vehicles that received an inspection-only remedy for recall 18V-763. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.

Risk: Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: TMC will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will replace the PDM, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 6, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000196.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Lower compartment ( basement) bay floors are rotting due to moisture infiltration from the road while driving in the rain. The floors are bulging underneath and present a road hazard if stored cargo is thrown to the road endangering other motorists. Thor is aware of the problem and does nothing to…

Unknown or Other · received May 29, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11326559

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 THOR ARIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S SIDE VIEW MIRRORS WERE DETACHING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER (TRAVEL TRAILER CENTER INC, 1001 LITTLE KANAWAH RIVER RD, PARKSERBURG, WEST VIRGINIA; [redacted]) WHO REPLACED THE SCREWS AND…

Structure · received Oct 12, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11033139

Other Thor Motor Coach Aria years

2018 Aria →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2024 Aria10
2022 Aria30
2021 Aria12
2020 Aria24
2019 Aria24
2018 Aria12
201721

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Aria?

Owners most often report structure, unknown or other, visibility/wiper problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Aria?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Aria a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Aria model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.