2008 Thor Motor Coach WINDSPORT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
4 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
8,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 4 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Electrical System: 2; Steering: 1; Structure: 1; Unknown Or Other: 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 | 3 |
| 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: 3; 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 (3). 1 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 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 |
2014: 3; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 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 10609289 · 2014-07-09 (July 9, 2014)
WE WERE PULLING INTO A GAS STATION WHEN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND WE HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE MOTORHOME. AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME THE COACH STARTED AND WE WENT ON OUR WAY. AN HOUR LATER UPON ARRIVING BACK HOME PULLING INTO THE STORAGE FACILITY WHERE WE KEEP THE COACH IT SHUT OFF AGAIN AND WE WERE ABLE TO ROLL TO A STOP. I CALLED THOR MOTOR COMPANY AS I WAS REALLY UPSET THEY INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS A RECALL AND THEY DID NOT KNOW WHY WE NEVER RECEIVED A NOTICE. I INFORMED THEM THAT THERE IS SOME THING WRONG WITH THIS COACH AND I WAS AFRAID TO GET I…
Owner-reported narrative. 11,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10609289 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11268633 · 2019-10-15 (October 15, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH, THE ENGINE SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED FOR ASSISTANCE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A LOOSE CONNECTION. THE MOTORHOME WAS REPAIRED AND ABLE TO BE DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S DESTINATION. AFTER BEING PARKED FOR A MONTH, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V265000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE MOT…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11268633 at NHTSA ↗