Thor Motor Coach Challenger Problems by Year
NHTSA has 33 owner complaints and 15 safety recalls on file for the Thor Motor Coach Challenger, across 21 model years (2003–2023). The 2016 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is visibility/wiper.
Thor Motor Coach Challenger years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Challenger model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2016 Challenger: 7 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2014 Challenger: 6 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2017 Challenger: 5 complaints, 5 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2019 Challenger: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2020 Challenger: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2023 Challenger: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Thor Motor Coach Challenger problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| Visibility | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Thor Motor Coach Challenger model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Challenger | 1 | 0 | — | Visibility | |
| 2022 Challenger | 2 | 0 | — | Equipment | |
| 2021 Challenger | 3 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2020 Challenger | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2019 Challenger | 1 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2018 Challenger | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2017 Challenger | 5 | 5 | — | Structure | |
| 2016 Challenger | 7 | 6 | — | Visibility/wiper | |
| 2015 Challenger | 5 | 5 | — | Visibility | |
| 2014 Challenger | 6 | 6 | — | Visibility/wiper | |
| 2013 Challenger | 2 | 5 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2012 Challenger | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2011 Challenger | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2010 Challenger | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2009 Challenger | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2008 Challenger | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2007 Challenger | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2006 Challenger | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2005 Challenger | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2004 Challenger | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2003 Challenger | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Thor Motor Coach Challenger years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2016 (7), 2014 (6), 2017 (5). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Thor Motor Coach Challenger?
Visibility/wiper, with 13 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Thor Motor Coach Challenger have?
15 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.