AI Damage2016 Thor Motor Coach ACE: common problems
Owners of the 2016 Thor Motor Coach ACE filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about latches, locks, linkages and structure. The maker issued 1 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 7
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Latches, locks, linkages 29% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 14% of all complaints
- Latches, locks, linkages: 2 complaints (29% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (14% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 7 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latches, locks, linkages | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 5 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Fortunately at 73 years of age I am still agile enough to climb out the rear escape window, something that my wife due to some physical limitations could never have done.
The contact stated that the passenger side rear entry door was unable to be opened from inside or outside the vehicle due to the door latch being fractured. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 12,539 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 34% most complained about).
On average one model year of the ACE has 3 complaints (13 years in the data). This year has 7, above average.
What to check before buying
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This letter stated that there was one (1) Service Notification issued for the month of October, 2017
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Thor Motor Coach ACE?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: latches, locks, linkages, structure. Total complaints: 7. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: door locks, latches, handles (71%), windows, sunroof (29%), smoke, burning smell, fire (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Thor Motor Coach ACE?
NHTSA lists 1 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 Thor Motor Coach ACE from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2016 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.