Thor Motor Coach Challenger problems by model year

Updated Oct 10, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints and 15 recalls on file for the Thor Motor Coach Challenger (2005–2023).

Complaints: 17
Recalls: 15
Model years: 19
Worst year: —

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Thor Motor Coach Challenger model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Thor Motor Coach Challenger model year

Year	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top problem
2023 Challenger	1	1	0	0	Visibility & Wipers
2022 Challenger	2	0	0	0	Body & Structure
2021 Challenger	3	0	1	0	Body & Structure
2020 Challenger	1	0	0	1	Transmission & Drivetrain
2019 Challenger	1	0	1	2	Electrical System
2018 Challenger	0	0	0	3	—
2017 Challenger	2	0	0	5	Body & Structure
2016 Challenger	4	0	0	6	Visibility & Wipers
2015 Challenger	1	0	0	5	Body & Structure
2014 Challenger	2	0	0	6	Visibility & Wipers
2013 Challenger	0	0	0	5	—
2012 Challenger	0	0	0	2	—
2011 Challenger	0	0	0	2	—
2010 Challenger	0	0	0	1	—
2009 Challenger	0	0	0	1	—
2008 Challenger	0	0	0	1	—
2007 Challenger	0	0	0	1	—
2006 Challenger	0	0	0	1	—
2005 Challenger	0	0	0	1	—

Most common Thor Motor Coach Challenger problem areas (all years)

Visibility & Wipers
7 complaints
Body & Structure
6 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Lighting
1 complaints
Transmission & Drivetrain
1 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the Thor Motor Coach Challenger received by NHTSA each month.

Thor Motor Coach Challenger recalls

Recall 21V845000Oct 29, 2021424 vehiclesModel years 2017
Risk: A door skin that separates during transit can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 19V504000Jun 30, 20191,554 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020
Risk: Unexpected movement of the slide-out room can increase the risk of a injury.
Recall 18V812000Nov 16, 20181,485 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019
Risk: If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V705000Oct 9, 20182,854 vehiclesModel years 2013
Risk: A reduction of driver visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 17V758000Nov 22, 2017110,400 vehiclesModel years 2005–2018
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Recall 17V634000Oct 9, 2017507 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018
Risk: If the water capacity information is incorrect and it causes the vehicle to be over loaded, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Recall 17V555000Sep 7, 20171,105 vehiclesModel years 2014–2016
Risk: If the windshield wipers cannot be used, driver visibility would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 17V362000Jun 2, 201788 vehiclesModel years 2017
Risk: Without a correctly installed generator exhaust pipe, there may be a buildup of carbon monoxide within the interior of the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.
Recall 17V162000Mar 13, 20178,617 vehiclesModel years 2014–2016
Risk: Failure of the windshield wipers may impair the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 15V745000Nov 10, 201512,656 vehiclesModel years 2011–2016
Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Recall 15V719000Oct 30, 2015209 vehiclesModel years 2016
Risk: If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 15V699000Oct 23, 201517 vehiclesModel years 2016
Risk: If the parking brake does not fully engage, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash. A parking brake that drags may result in a wheel end fire.
Recall 15V004000Jan 8, 2015154 vehiclesModel years 2015
Risk: The screws could fail, causing the supporting bracket to fail, and the awning to fall and potentially strike and injure a person beneath it.
Recall 14V127000Mar 18, 2014241 vehiclesModel years 2013–2014
Risk: If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Recall 13V164000Apr 25, 2013427 vehiclesModel years 2013–2014
Risk: If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Other Thor Motor Coach models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology