2016 Thor Motor Coach Challenger Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 16,782miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 6campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Thor Motor Coach Challenger (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2016 Thor Motor Coach Challenger. The part named most often is visibility, with 7 complaints (100% of the total). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 16,782 miles. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Visibility complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns filed under the same part.
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.
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “The wiper blades malfunction. When driving with the wipers on, the right wiper gets stuck under the left wiper and both become inoperable. We have been caught in heavy rains several times with the same results. I went from 26 inch wiper blades to 21 inch blades and the same thing happened. I have removed the right side wiper, and use the left wiper sparingly. It has happened when I am driving 65 MPH and when I have seen stationary. I have discovered that many people are having the same problem. My only solution is I have been using rainx. …”
NHTSA complaint #11141597, filed 2018-10, 16,782 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 16,000 and 18,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 17V758000Nov 22, 2017EquipmentCovers: Thor Motor Coach Challenger 2003–2018, Majestic 2003–2018, Windsport 2003–2018 +26 more
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at…
- 17V555000Sep 7, 2017Visibility › Windshield wiper/washerCovers: Thor Motor Coach Challenger 2014–2016, Tuscany XTE 2014–2016, Windsport 2014–2016 +11 more
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Ace, Challenger, Daybreak, Hurricane, Miramar, Outlaw, Windsport, Palazzo, Tuscany, and Tuscany XTE motorhomes. The windshield wipers may fail due to the system being incorrectly installed or secured.
- 17V162000Mar 13, 2017Visibility › Windshield wiper/washerCovers: Thor Motor Coach Challenger 2014–2016, Windsport 2014–2016, Ace 2014–2016 +7 more
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2015 ACE, Hurricane, Challenger, Daybreak, Miramar, Outlaw, and Windsport motorhomes. These vehicles have windshield wiper systems that may have been improperly installed and secured, possibly causing the…
- 15V745000Nov 10, 2015Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Thor Motor Coach Challenger 2011–2016, Windsport 2011–2016, Tuscany 2011–2016 +24 more
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Thor Challenger, Thor Citation, Thor Hurricane, Thor Tuscany, Thor Windsport, 2011-2012 Thor Astoria, Thor Avanti, Thor Chateau, 2011-2014 Thor Daybreak, 2011-2015 Thor Outlaw, Thor Siesta…
- 15V719000Oct 30, 2015Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Thor Motor Coach Challenger 2016, Windsport 2016, Thor Motor Miramar 2016 +3 more
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ace, Challenger, Hurricane, Miramar, Outlaw, and Windsport vehicles manufactured July 14, 2015, to October 16, 2015. Due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment…
- 15V699000Oct 23, 2015Parking brakeCovers: Thor Motor Coach Challenger 2016, Windsport 2016, Thor Motor Hurricane 2016
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Challenger, Hurricane and Windsport motorhomes manufactured July 31, 2015, to September 9, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the parking brake actuator may be out of calibration causing the parking…
Recall details for the 2016 Thor Motor Coach Challenger → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10169044Dec 5, 2019Equipment. This letter stated that there were no Service Bulletins or Technical Service Bulletins issued for the month of November, 2019.
- 10124236Nov 3, 2017Equipment. This letter stated that there was one (1) Service Notification issued for the month of October, 2017.
Other model years of the Thor Motor Coach Challenger
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | 6,350 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 7 | 16,782 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 5 | 18,000 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 6 | 25,000 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Thor Motor Coach Challenger model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Thor Motor Coach Challenger have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2016 Thor Motor Coach Challenger as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2016 Thor Motor Coach Challenger is reported most often?
Visibility is named most often, in 7 complaints (100% of the total).
Has the 2016 Thor Motor Coach Challenger been recalled?
NHTSA lists 6 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 2016 Thor Motor Coach Challenger reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 16,782 miles and the middle half falls between 16,000 and 18,000 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 29, 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.