2014 Thor Motor Coach CHATEAU problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
10,434 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 2 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 100.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 50.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Power Train: 2; Electrical System: 1; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Vehicle Speed Control: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
2015: 1; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10679864 · 2015-01-30 (January 30, 2015)
I WAS DRIVING OUR 2014 THOR CLASS C MOTORHOME WITH A 2013 CHEVROLET EXPRESS ENGINE WHEN AFTER STARTING IT AFTER DINNER ON THE WAY BACK TO OUR RV SITE, THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND A MESSAGE FLASHED "ENGINE POWER REDUCED". THE MAXIMUM SPEED I HAD WITH THE GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR WAS 25 MPH. I BARELY MADE IT 2 MILES TO OUR SITE AND ARRANGED TO HAVE THE RV TOWED TO A REPAIR FACILITY NEARER OUR HOME IN WASHINGTON STATE. THE SERVICE ADVISOR AT BLADE CHEVROLET INDICATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE RELAY FEED B CIRCUIT WAS MIS-WIRED AND WAS …
Owner-reported narrative. 6,867 miles reported. Look up ODI 10679864 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10876925 · 2016-06-27 (June 27, 2016)
I PURCHASED A 2014 THOR CHATEAU (28Z) MOTOR COACH IN OCT 2013. IT HAS HAD THREE ELECTRICAL/FIRE ISSUES THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED FOR THE SAFETY OF OWNERS OF THOR COACHES. 1. IN JUNE 2014 THE ELECTRICAL TRANSFER SWITCH LOCATED UNDER THE REAR BED COMPARTMENT BEGAN SMOKING AT 2AM IN THE MORNING. THE WIRE NUT CONNECTING THE SOLID COPPER WIRE (EXTERNAL POWER) TO THE MULTI-STRAND LINE TO THE FUSE BOX HAD MELTED AND WAS GLOWING RED/SMOKING. THE HEAT FROM THE POOR CONNECTION CAUSED THE TOP OF THE SWITCH BOX TO DEFORM AND CRACK. 2. IN DEC 2014 TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 14,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10876925 at NHTSA ↗