2021 Thor Motor Coach Challenger Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 16, 2026 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Challenger years
Not enough data 5th of 21 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Thor Motor Coach Challenger. That ranks 5th out of 21 Challenger model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 67%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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

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Most common 2021 Thor Motor Coach Challenger problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling2
Structure2
Unknown or Other2
Service Brakes1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling267%———
Structure267%———
Unknown or Other267%———
Service Brakes133%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2021, with 1 complaints
2021: 1202112022: 1202212023: 120231

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2021 Thor Motor Coach Challenger recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2021 Thor Motor Coach Challenger.

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.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Trailer Hitch Receiver Structure May Crack and Separate (PE24023) — opened Aug 14, 2024, closed Jan 16, 2026.

Recent owner reports

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

Unloading the storage compartments and discovered that the compartment wall was melted. It is directly next to, about 6 inches away from, the exhaust pipe.

Unknown or Other · received Jul 24, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11534171

Exhaust has blown (melted) a hole in the storage bin no heat shield was placed. The bin next to it has a heat shield.

Unknown or Other · received Sep 28, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11486963

brand new vehicle, first trip, what appears to be a break pads lock up, smell rubber first, got signal from another driver to pull over. When we got home got recall notice 21S17 with specific instructions to get back to dealer for service, but dealer does not have parts and told me not to come for…

Service Brakes · received Jun 3, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11419557

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Thor Motor Coach Challenger?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Thor Motor Coach Challenger?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2021 Thor Motor Coach Challenger a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Challenger model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.