Thor Motor Coach OUTLAW problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
26 owner complaints analyzed
22 distinct recall campaigns
9,250 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Structure:Body is the most frequently named component, appearing in 14 of 26 complaints (53.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 11.5% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.8% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 3.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.8% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Structure:Body | 14 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
Structure:Body: 14; Unknown Or Other: 4; Electrical System: 3; Tires: 2; Visibility/Wiper: 2; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Steering: 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 | 6 |
| 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: 6; 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 (6). 20 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 |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2014: 1; 2016: 3; 2018: 3; 2019: 1; 2021: 4; 2022: 6; 2023: 2; 2024: 2; 2025: 2; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Structure:Body leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior 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 10643576 · 2014-10-09 (October 9, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 THOR DAMON (NA) OUTLAW RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIO SHORTED OUT, THE ELECTRIC SHADES WOULD NOT GO UP AND DOWN WITH THE CONTROL BUTTON, AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FRAME WAS DETERIORATING ON THE OUTSIDE. IN ADDITION, THE FLOOR WAS SEPARATING TO THE POINT THAT THE CONTACT COULD SEE THROUGH THE FLOOR. THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED THE CONTACT TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE CONTACT HAD EXTENSIVE DOCUMENTATION PERTAINING TO THE ELECTRICAL REPAIRS. THE RADIO WAS REPLACED AND THE BARE WIRING WAS RE…
Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10643576 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11118462 · 2018-08-08 (August 8, 2018)
THE ELECTRICAL JACKS ARE LOCATED UNDER THE KITCHEN SINK WASTE LINE. WHEN THE WASTE LINE BECOMES SEPARATED DUE TO TRAVELING VIBRATIONS IT ALLOWS WATER TO SEEP INTO THE JACKS WHICH CAUSED A SHORT AND FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND HOOKED UP TO WATER AND ELECTRIC. THE MICROWAVE WAS IN USE. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. 8,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11118462 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11083144 · 2018-04-03 (April 3, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 THOR OUTLAW. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED SEVERAL ELECTRICAL FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THERE WERE FAILURES WITH THE SINK AND DRAIN. ALSO, SIX OF THE TWELVE BOLTS WERE STRIPPED. THE DEALER (MOTOR HOME SPECIALIST, 5411 S INTERSTATE 35 W, ALVARADO, TX 76009, [phone removed]) WHO SOLD THE CONTACT THE VEHICLE INDICATED THAT THE FACTORY OEM BOLTS WERE TOO SHORT ASSOCIATED WITH THE RAMP AND DOOR OF THE GARAGE UNIT AREA WHERE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS HOUSED. THE DEALER PERFORMED SEVERAL …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11083144 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11443538 · 2021-12-12 (December 12, 2021)
It seems that Thor did not install the proper amount of wall screws to the floor. This is causing wall separation the causing the dash to come loose from the walls and cause the steering column to be unstable This is a high rate of failure on these units on the Thor outlaw toy hauler models
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11443538 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11438968 · 2021-11-01 (November 1, 2021)
I was driving when the vehicle suddenly lost power; as it coasted to a stop, the cabin filled with gas smell. I stopped the vehicle and noticed significant amount of gasoline dripping from the engine. The vehicle was towed and service personnel determined the fuel line, specifically the plastic part that was clipped to the engine fuel rail, had catastrophically failed. The plastic clip separated from the metal end of the fuel line. This plastic piece is supposed to be permanently molded to the metal line. Once separated, the fuel line was still…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11438968 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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2010: 2; 2011: 2; 2012: 2; 2013: 3; 2014: 5; 2015: 5; 2016: 0; 2017: 5; 2018: 6; 2019: 6; 2020: 3; 2021: 1; 2022: 0; 2023: 1; 2024: 1; 2025: 2; 2026: 1