Thor Motor Coach Windsport problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints and 23 recalls on file for the Thor Motor Coach Windsport (2005–2022).
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 23
- Model years
- 18
- Worst year
- —
Complaints by model year
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 Windsport model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Windsport | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Body & Structure |
| 2021 Windsport | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | Electrical System |
| 2020 Windsport | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Body & Structure |
| 2019 Windsport | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Windsport | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | Visibility & Wipers |
| 2017 Windsport | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Body & Structure |
| 2016 Windsport | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | Visibility & Wipers |
| 2015 Windsport | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | Wheels & Tires |
| 2014 Windsport | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | — |
| 2013 Windsport | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | — |
| 2012 Windsport | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2011 Windsport | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | — |
| 2010 Windsport | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2009 Windsport | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Windsport | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Windsport | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Windsport | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Windsport | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
Most common Thor Motor Coach Windsport problem areas (all years)
- Body & Structure7 complaints
- Visibility & Wipers4 complaints
- Suspension2 complaints
- Electrical System2 complaints
- Wheels & Tires2 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain1 complaints
Complaint trend
Thor Motor Coach Windsport recalls
Risk: Overhead cabinets that detach while the vehicle is in motion can fall onto seat occupants, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: An incorrectly installed ladder may break while in use, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: A damaged circuit board could increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A reduction of driver visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: If the trailer lights do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Risk: If the windshield wipers cannot be used, driver visibility would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: The transfer switch may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: If the hitch is loaded to the capacity on the label, the hitch may damage the motorhome or the hitch may disconnect from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of the crash.
Risk: Failure of the windshield wipers may impair the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Heat build-up in the vehicle storage compartment increases the risk of fire.
Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
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.
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.
Risk: If the floor at the attachment point is not properly reinforced, the seat base mounting may loosen over time, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.
Risk: If an awning falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone under the awning.
Risk: If the BCC fails, all power may be lost to the motorhome chassis, including all lighting, making the vehicle very difficult to operate, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Risk: Heat build up could result in a fire, property damage, personal injury or death.
Other Thor Motor Coach models
- Thor Motor Coach Palazzo36 complaints
- Thor Motor Coach Outlaw18 complaints
- Thor Motor Coach Scope17 complaints
- Thor Motor Coach Challenger17 complaints
- Thor Motor Coach Miramar15 complaints
- Thor Motor Coach Magnitude14 complaints
- Thor Motor Coach Rize12 complaints
- Thor Motor Coach Four Winds12 complaints
- Thor Motor Coach Axis11 complaints
- Thor Motor Coach ACE10 complaints
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