Thor Motor Coach Palazzo Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 15, 2026 · 43 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 43 owner complaints and 12 safety recalls on file for the Thor Motor Coach Palazzo, across 11 model years (2013–2023). The 2018 model year has the most complaints (12). The most reported problem area overall is visibility/wiper.

Peak: 2018, with 12 complaints
2013: 8201382014: 7201472015: 0201502016: 2201622017: 6201762018: 122018122019: 1201912020: 3202032021: 0202102022: 4202242023: 020230

n = 43 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Thor Motor Coach Palazzo years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Palazzo year: 2018. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2018 Palazzo: 12 complaints, 3 recalls
  2. 2013 Palazzo: 8 complaints, 4 recalls
  3. 2014 Palazzo: 7 complaints, 4 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2019 Palazzo: 1 complaint, 4 recalls
  2. 2016 Palazzo: 2 complaints, 1 recall
  3. 2020 Palazzo: 3 complaints, 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 Palazzo problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Visibility/wiper1550
Structure1350
Exterior Lighting430
Equipment320
Tires320
Visibility310
Electrical System110
Engine and Engine Cooling110
Latches/locks/linkages110
Service Brakes110
Service Brakes, Air110
Wheels110

All Thor Motor Coach Palazzo model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2023 Palazzo01——
2022 Palazzo41—Structure
2021 Palazzo02——
2020 Palazzo31—Electrical System
2019 Palazzo14—Engine and Engine Cooling
2018 Palazzo123—Unknown or OtherFar more complaints than other years
2017 Palazzo62—Structure
2016 Palazzo21—Visibility/wiper
2015 Palazzo01——
2014 Palazzo74—Visibility/wiper
2013 Palazzo84—Visibility/wiper

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Frequently asked questions

Which Thor Motor Coach Palazzo years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2018 (12) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Palazzo year. 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 Palazzo?

Visibility/wiper, with 15 complaints across 5 model years.

How many recalls does the Thor Motor Coach Palazzo have?

12 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.