2006 Thor California Tahoe Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 400miles, 1 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 2006 Thor California Tahoe (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2006 Thor California Tahoe. The part named most often is body and structure, with 5 complaints (63% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and fuel system (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 400 miles. 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 structure5 63%
- Electrical system2 25%
- Fuel system2 25%
- Equipment1 13%
- Other or unknown1 13%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “1.) front cap delamination 2.) front landing gear motor seized 3.) black tank installed incorrectly and caused backup at 1/4 fill this has been a problem since purchase. 4.) generator will not hold prime and shuts off after 2-3 minutes of use. I have to disconnect the fuel line and then pump from an external 5 gallon can to run the generator. This started when the repair of pump station was completed and I was told that it had nothing to do with it.”
NHTSA complaint #10166705, filed 2006-08Electrical system: “Front and rear fresh water tanks fell out of the trailer while towing. The welds broke on the replacment straps due to the excessive bowing when the water tanks were filled. When the tanks fell the electrical harness was also ripped out. This was the second time the water tanks have fallen out.”
NHTSA complaint #10186183, filed 2007-03Fuel system: “Fuel delivery to generator. I picked up the rv from the repair shop and brought it home and ran the generator approximately 5 minutes until it shut off due to no fuel. I removed the fuel line from the rear gas tank and fed it to a remote gas can and the generator ran fine. This is the same problem I sent it to the warranty repair shop for.”
NHTSA complaint #10167429, filed 2006-09Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 400 and 400 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 07V282000Jun 27, 2007Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › LatchCovers: Thor California Tahoe 2005–2006, Vortex 2005–2007, Transport 2005–2007
On certain trailers, the lock of the side ramp door may not be properly latched by the consumer, could fail to lock properly, or the attaching hardware could come loose.
- 06V208000Jun 13, 2006Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › FurnaceCovers: Thor California Tahoe 1997–2006, Mirage 1997–2006, Wanderer 1997–2006 +2 more
On certain travel and fifth wheel trailers equipped with suburban and atwood furnaces, the furnace exhaust vent was improperly installed. The furnace exhaust vent will allow leakage of fumes which contain combustion products, including a high concentration…
Recall details for the 2006 Thor California Tahoe → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2006 Thor California Tahoe.
Other model years of the Thor California Tahoe
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 8 | 400 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Thor California Tahoe model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Thor California Tahoe have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2006 Thor California Tahoe as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2006 Thor California Tahoe is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 5 complaints (63% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 2006 Thor California Tahoe 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 2006 Thor California Tahoe reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 400 miles and the middle half falls between 400 and 400 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.