Tiffin Phaeton Problems by Year
NHTSA has 48 owner complaints and 46 safety recalls on file for the Tiffin Phaeton, across 28 model years (2000–2027). The 2022 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
Tiffin Phaeton years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Phaeton model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2022 Phaeton: 6 complaints, 10 recalls
- 2008 Phaeton: 6 complaints, 9 recalls
- 2019 Phaeton: 4 complaints, 4 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2001 Phaeton: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
- 2004 Phaeton: 1 complaint, 5 recalls
- 2005 Phaeton: 1 complaint, 5 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 Tiffin Phaeton problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| Structure | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Equipment | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Tiffin Phaeton model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Phaeton | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2026 Phaeton | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2025 Phaeton | 1 | 2 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2024 Phaeton | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2023 Phaeton | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2022 Phaeton | 6 | 10 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2021 Phaeton | 3 | 7 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2020 Phaeton | 2 | 3 | — | Engine | |
| 2019 Phaeton | 4 | 4 | — | Engine | |
| 2018 Phaeton | 3 | 5 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2017 Phaeton | 1 | 2 | — | Tires | |
| 2016 Phaeton | 1 | 1 | — | Fuel System, Diesel | |
| 2015 Phaeton | 2 | 3 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2014 Phaeton | 3 | 2 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2013 Phaeton | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2012 Phaeton | 2 | 7 | — | Engine | |
| 2011 Phaeton | 4 | 12 | — | Engine | |
| 2010 Phaeton | 3 | 9 | — | Engine | |
| 2009 Phaeton | 1 | 8 | — | Visibility/wiper | |
| 2008 Phaeton | 6 | 9 | — | Structure | |
| 2007 Phaeton | 1 | 7 | — | Equipment | |
| 2006 Phaeton | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2005 Phaeton | 1 | 5 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2004 Phaeton | 1 | 5 | — | Equipment | |
| 2003 Phaeton | 2 | 3 | — | Service Brakes, Air | |
| 2002 Phaeton | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2001 Phaeton | 1 | 3 | — | Equipment | |
| 2000 Phaeton | 0 | 2 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Tiffin Phaeton years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2022 (6), 2008 (6), 2019 (4). 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 Tiffin Phaeton?
Engine, with 8 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Tiffin Phaeton have?
46 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.