Thor Motor Coach HURRICANE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
43 owner complaints analyzed
19 distinct recall campaigns
13,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2003 to 2024 model years. Data snapshot: . 27 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 43 complaints (27.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 10 | 23.3% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 7.0% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 7.0% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 4.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 |
| Structure:Body | 4 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
Electrical System: 12; Unknown Or Other: 7; Visibility/Wiper: 5; Structure:Body: 4; Suspension: 4; Structure: 3; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 21 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 6 |
| 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: 21; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 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 (21). 16 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 |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 3; 2014: 6; 2015: 5; 2016: 3; 2017: 1; 2018: 11; 2019: 2; 2021: 1; 2022: 2; 2023: 3; 2024: 1; 2025: 2; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 10 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 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 11469116 · 2022-06-14 (June 14, 2022)
The contact owns a 2004 Thor Hurricane built on a 2003 Ford F-550 chassis. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The brake pedal was applied but failed to respond and the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights flickered and lost power. The vehicle was able to restart and drive to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V265000 (Electrical System). The manufact…
Owner-reported narrative. 39,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11469116 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11230607 · 2019-07-09 (July 9, 2019)
TRAVELING 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE WHEN MOTORHOME COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. ENGINE DIED, NO POWER STEERING, NO POWER BRAKES, NO TURN SIGNALS, NO HAZARD LIGHTS. ONLY LUCKY TRAFFIC DIDN'T SLOW OR COME TO COMPLETE STOP BECAUSE IT TOOK EVERYTHING I HAD TO STEER TO ROADSIDE AND HAD HALF MILE TO STOP. TOWED TO CLOSEST SERVICE CENTER THAT DISCOVERED CHASSIS BATTERY DISCONNECT FAILED. RESEARCHED PROBLEM AND DISCOVERED MANY OTHERS HAD SAME PROBLEM. I LIVE IN COLORADO AND IF THIS HAD HAPPENED ON MOUNTAIN PASS THE OUTCOME WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN THE SAME!!! I SEARCH…
Owner-reported narrative. 31,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11230607 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10721510 · 2015-05-26 (May 26, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 THOR HURRICANE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAILED AND CAUSED THE RV TO LOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL SEVERAL TIMES TO KEEP THE MOTOR HOME FROM STALLING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE MOTOR HOME WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V265000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED…
Owner-reported narrative. 13,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10721510 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
2008: 2; 2009: 2; 2010: 3; 2011: 5; 2012: 4; 2013: 5; 2014: 6; 2015: 7; 2016: 0; 2017: 0; 2018: 5; 2019: 3; 2020: 3; 2021: 2; 2022: 1; 2023: 0; 2024: 0