2016 Thor Motor Hurricane Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 8,500miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 8campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Thor Motor Hurricane (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2016 Thor Motor Hurricane. The part named most often is visibility, with 7 complaints (78% of the total), followed by other or unknown (1) and steering (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 8,500 miles. NHTSA lists 8 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.
- Other or unknown1 11%
- Steering1 11%
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “On april 06, 2018, a technician performed a repair to my windshield wiper system by tightening the main bracket and adding extra screws to secure the assembly. However, on 06/26/2018 the problem resurfaced. The passenger side wiper got stuck under the driver side wiper during a rainstorm while I was driving on an expressway. I am attaching a picture of the problem. This problem has now happened twice and I am concerned that this will happen again and cause an accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #11104748, filed 2018-06, 10,000 milesOther or unknown: “Only entrance door lock cyclinder breaks. Cannot enter or leave the motorhome. Tri mark is the maker of the lock. Can happen driving up the road or stationary. I contacted thorr who said it was trimark at fault. Trimark said thor ordering zinc cyclinders instead of steel. Thor at fault.”
NHTSA complaint #11110431, filed 2018-07, 24,586 milesSteering: “Upon delivery of this new motorhome I noticed I can not keep it steering down the road .after talking with camping world and thor, they said it is a ford problem. After talking with ford ,they said it is a thor problem. I then took it to a ford truck dealer and they said the toe was out so bad ,they cant believe I got it to them. Thor said its in their warranty manual to have the front end aligned. Please keep in mind that this is a straight axle suspension and not a independent suspension. Their is no caster - camber adjustment, just toe. …”
NHTSA complaint #10992723, filed 2017-06, 3,111 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 8,000 and 8,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 17V758000Nov 22, 2017EquipmentCovers: Thor Motor Hurricane 2016–2017, Thor Motor Coach 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 Hurricane 2016, Thor Motor Coach 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 Hurricane 2016, Thor Motor Coach Windsport 2014–2016, Challenger 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…
- 16V139000Mar 7, 2016Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust systemCovers: Thor Motor Hurricane 2016, Thor Motor Coach Windsport 2014–2016, Hurricane 2014–2015
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Hurricane and Windsport motor homes manufactured January 30, 2013, to March 6, 2015. In the affected motor homes, the vehicle exhaust is located near a storage compartment where heat may…
- 15V745000Nov 10, 2015Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Thor Motor Hurricane 2016, Thor Motor Coach Challenger 2011–2016, Windsport 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 Hurricane 2016, Thor Motor Coach 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…
See all 8 recalls for the 2016 Thor Motor Hurricane → · 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 Hurricane
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 9 | 8,500 | 8 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Thor Motor Hurricane model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Thor Motor Hurricane have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2016 Thor Motor Hurricane as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2016 Thor Motor Hurricane is reported most often?
Visibility is named most often, in 7 complaints (78% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 1.
Has the 2016 Thor Motor Hurricane been recalled?
NHTSA lists 8 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 Hurricane reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 8,500 miles and the middle half falls between 8,000 and 8,500 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 28, 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.