2003 Tiffin Allegro Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 14,000miles, 9 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 7campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Tiffin Allegro (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2003 Tiffin Allegro. The part named most often is brakes, with 6 complaints (55% of the total), followed by engine cooling (4) and electrical system (1). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 14,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 9 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the lamp 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.
- Brakes6 55%
- Engine cooling4 36%
- Electrical system1 9.1%
- Fuel system1 9.1%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Brake lockup after hard stop being required. Brakes worked correctly and smoothly for over 100 miles, but I had a situation where had I tried and finish my left turn (two lane highway) I would have been hit in the side by a semi-truck that decided to pass. I had the left turn signal on and was driving slow in order to make my turn when I saw the semi, at which time I pulled over to the right and hit my brakes. I then drove approx. 2-3 miles to my destination and that is when the brakes heated up, as you could smell them.”
NHTSA complaint #10269886, filed 2009-05, 24,500 milesEngine cooling: “The contact owns a 2003 Tiffin Allegro bay rv equipped with a workhorse w22 chassis. While driving 65 MPH, the reduce power warning light illuminated as the rv stalled. The contact was able to restart the rv after several moments. The contact stated that the failure would recur intermittently on a regular basis. The rv was taken to a dealer twice and they were unable to duplicate the failure. The failure persisted and the rv was taken back to the dealer. The dealer then replaced the throttle body modular but to no avail. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 28,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10380063, filed 2011-02, 28,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 9,221 and 24,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 11V082000Feb 8, 2011Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Tiffin Allegro 1997–2007, 2010–2011, BUS 1997–2011, Phaeton 2001–2007, 2010–2011 +1 more
Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when…
- 10V585000Nov 22, 2010Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Tiffin Allegro 1998–2010, Phaeton 2007–2010, Zephyr 2007–2010
Tiffin is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high…
- 09V443000Nov 17, 2009Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Tiffin Allegro 2003, Zephyr 2002–2003, Allegro BAY 2002–2003 +2 more
Tiffin is recalling certain recreational vehicle equipped with norcold model 1200lr and 1200lrim refrigerators, manufactured from december 1, 2001, with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607, non-consecutively. A fatigue failure in the section of the…
- 09V110000Apr 3, 2009Service brakes, hydraulicCovers: Tiffin Allegro 2001–2008, Allegro BAY 2001–2009, Forest River Georgetown 2000–2006, 2008 +7 more
Navistar is recalling certain model year my 2001-2008 workhorse w20, w21 and w22 chassis and certain model year 2009 through 2011 monaco rv admiral, arista, monarch, and riptide recreational vehicles equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin…
- 07V517000Nov 5, 2007Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Tiffin Allegro 1997–2004, Allegro BUS 1998–2004, Allegro BAY 1998–2004 +2 more
On certain motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, these refrigerators may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame)…
- 06V142000Apr 28, 2006Electrical systemCovers: Tiffin Allegro 2003–2005, Allegro BAY 2003–2005
Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, controls and displays, and no. 105, hydraulic and electric brake…
See all 7 recalls for the 2003 Tiffin Allegro → · 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. 9 on record; the latest 9 are shown.
- 10129018Nov 10, 2017Equipment. This was a letter to our dealers we sent out when we first heard of the Kidde fire extinguisher recall, even though it was still unofficial. We knew our coaches on the dealers' lots contained Kidde…
- 10057778Nov 24, 2015Equipment. Tiffin motorhomes: tsb contains notification of owner letter. Select document search button below. Two screws was not installed on the air condition units on the roof. *ta updated 11/24/15.
- 10057951Jul 16, 2015Electrical system. Rv: instructions on how to install the charge solenoid wiring in a rv or vehicle.
- 10057773Jun 26, 2015Equipment. Tiffin motorhomes: tsb contains notification of owner letter. Select document search button below. All tiffin motorhomes will be installing 2 back screws of the c85 and c86 a/c's to the roof of all…
- 10055356Mar 12, 2014Body and structure. Tiffin motorhomes: tsb contains notification of owner letter. Select document search button below. The procedure to seal under the f-trim on all allegros. *js updated 6/29/15.
- 10057785Mar 12, 2013Equipment. Tiffin motorhomes: tsb contains notification of owner letter. Select document search button below. Some tiffin motorhomes need driver/passenger seatbelts tightened on the mounting brackets located…
- 10026732Jun 6, 2008Equipment. Tiffin motorhomes service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. A wire is not hooked up and needs to be. The navigational system will work until its program for a destination and…
- 10026736Mar 29, 2008Equipment. Tiffin motorhomes: there is a potential problem with the water heater by pass in your unit. There is a possibility it was incorrectly plumbed. Csc letter was received.
- 10026734Mar 18, 2008Equipment. Tiffin motorhomes service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Switch box grounding lug. The tap screw is not tight enough. This could cause problems at the load center causing a…
Other model years of the Tiffin Allegro
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 2,360 | 2 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2021 | 5 | 9,300 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 5 | 3,600 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 6 | 5,600 | 8 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 11 | 14,000 | 7 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 10 | 9,000 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 10 | 28,500 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 10 | 28,000 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Tiffin Allegro model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Tiffin Allegro have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2003 Tiffin Allegro as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Tiffin Allegro is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 6 complaints (55% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 4.
Has the 2003 Tiffin Allegro been recalled?
NHTSA lists 7 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 2003 Tiffin Allegro reported?
Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 14,000 miles and the middle half falls between 9,221 and 24,500 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 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.