2005 Thor California Tahoe 36WTB Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 4,050miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Thor California Tahoe 36WTB (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2005 Thor California Tahoe 36WTB. The part named most often is body and structure, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by suspension (2) and tires (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 4,050 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Body and structure2 33%
- Suspension2 33%
- Tires2 33%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Other or unknown1 17%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “Complaint is for a thor aerolite cub hard top trailer not a TAHOE 36WTB. I did not find the cub listed in your drop down list. A four month old child rolled out of the pop out bed of the trailer and fell approximately four feet to the ground below narrowly missing the trailer tongue. The child sustained facial and leg trauma as a result of the fall.”
NHTSA complaint #10244920, filed 2008-10Suspension: “The contact owns a 2005 Thor California TAHOE 36WTB. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle swayed and tilted. The contact noticed that the leaf spring was bent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 05v259000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10811397, filed 2015-12Tires: “The contact owns a 2005 thor TAHOE 36WTB fifth wheel (na). The vehicle has tomax power king st tires, size 23580r16 (na). While driving 60 MPH, the rear passenger side tire disintegrated. The tire was replaced with a spare. The contact drove approximately 50 miles and noticed another flat tire on the rear passenger side. The tread separated on both rear tires. The dealer has not inspected the tires to determine the cause of failure. The vehicle was a trailer, therefore no other vehicle information was available. The tire failure mileage was 8,000. Updated 11/14/07”
NHTSA complaint #10199816, filed 2007-08, 8,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 100 and 8,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 05V531000Nov 18, 2005Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakersCovers: Thor California Tahoe 36WTB 2005, Tahoe 2005
On certain fifth wheel trailers, there is a possibility of overloading the slideout resettable circuit breaker and the slideout control switch.
- 05V259000Jun 2, 2005Power train › Axle assemblyCovers: Thor California Tahoe 36WTB 2004–2005, Jazz 367WTB 2004–2005, Wanderer 367WTB 2004–2005
On certain fifth wheel trailers, under extreme or repeated extreme side-loading of the axles, bending of the spring hangers may occur.
Recall details for the 2005 Thor California Tahoe 36WTB → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2005 Thor California Tahoe 36WTB.
Other model years of the Thor California Tahoe 36WTB
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6 | 4,050 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Thor California Tahoe 36WTB model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Thor California Tahoe 36WTB have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2005 Thor California Tahoe 36WTB as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Thor California Tahoe 36WTB is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by suspension with 2.
Has the 2005 Thor California Tahoe 36WTB been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Thor California Tahoe 36WTB reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 4,050 miles and the middle half falls between 100 and 8,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.