Thor Motor Coach Chateau Problems by Year
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 26 safety recalls on file for the Thor Motor Coach Chateau, across 24 model years (2003–2026). The 2018 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is structure.
Thor Motor Coach Chateau years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Chateau model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2018 Chateau: 5 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2021 Chateau: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2017 Chateau: 2 complaints, 5 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2013 Chateau: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2016 Chateau: 1 complaint, 4 recalls
- 2024 Chateau: 1 complaint, 1 recall
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 Chateau problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Thor Motor Coach Chateau model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Chateau | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2025 Chateau | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2024 Chateau | 1 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2023 Chateau | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2022 Chateau | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2021 Chateau | 2 | 2 | — | Engine | |
| 2020 Chateau | 0 | 7 | — | — | |
| 2019 Chateau | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2018 Chateau | 5 | 5 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2017 Chateau | 2 | 5 | — | Structure | |
| 2016 Chateau | 1 | 4 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2015 Chateau | 2 | 3 | — | Structure | |
| 2014 Chateau | 2 | 2 | — | Power Train | |
| 2013 Chateau | 1 | 2 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2012 Chateau | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2011 Chateau | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2010 Chateau | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2009 Chateau | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2008 Chateau | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2007 Chateau | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2006 Chateau | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2005 Chateau | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2004 Chateau | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2003 Chateau | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Thor Motor Coach Chateau years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2018 (5), 2021 (2), 2017 (2). 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 Chateau?
Structure, with 4 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Thor Motor Coach Chateau have?
26 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.