2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 9,500miles, 2 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 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw. The part named most often is body and structure, with 5 complaints (71% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and other or unknown (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 9,500 miles. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system 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.
- Body and structure5 71%
- Electrical system1 14%
- Other or unknown1 14%
- Steering1 14%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “Windows have detached from adhesive and the window does not shut or seal. There is a recall on the windows for this problem but when I put my vin number in here it does not come up as a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11713414, filed 2026-01Steering: “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”
NHTSA complaint #11443538, filed 2021-12Mileage 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 4,000 and 15,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 18V812000Nov 16, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Covers: Thor Motor Coach Outlaw 2017–2019, Challenger 2017–2019, Miramar 2017–2019
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thor Challenger, Miramar, and Outlaw motorhomes. The motorized windshield roller shade at the driver's seating position may unroll without warning while driving.
- 18V572000Aug 29, 2018Electrical systemCovers: Thor Motor Coach Outlaw 2018–2019
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Outlaw motorhomes, model 29J. The 12V wiring for the coach may have been improperly wired to the battery instead of wired through a circuit breaker.
- 18V482000Jul 19, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Covers: Thor Motor Coach Outlaw 2018–2019
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thor Outlaw motorhomes, model 29J. These vehicles were manufactured without the rear reflex reflectors, which can make the vehicle less visible to other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply…
- 18V120000Feb 19, 2018Seat belts › Rear/other › Buckle assemblyCovers: Thor Motor Coach Outlaw 2018–2019
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Outlaw recreational vehicles, model 29J. The sofa seat belt bracket may not meet the strength requirements and may not adequately restrain an occupant in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail…
- 17V758000Nov 22, 2017EquipmentCovers: Thor Motor Coach Outlaw 2007–2015, 2017–2018, 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…
- 17V381000Jun 15, 2017Electrical systemCovers: Thor Motor Coach Outlaw 2018
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain 2018 Outlaw 29H motorhomes. The affected vehicles were built incorrectly with a 15 amp fuse for the awning light instead of a 2 amp fuse.
Recall details for the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw → · 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 Outlaw
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7 | 9,500 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Thor Motor Coach Outlaw model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 5 complaints (71% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw 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 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 9,500 miles and the middle half falls between 4,000 and 15,000 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.