AI Damage2022 Thor Motor Coach Challenger: common problems
Owners of the 2022 Thor Motor Coach Challenger filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about equipment and structure. The maker issued 2 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Equipment 50% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 50% of all complaints
- Equipment: 1 complaints (50% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (50% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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 19,885 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 46% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Challenger has 3 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 2, below average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) has been made aware of several incidents involving trailer hitch receivers…
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) has been made aware of several incidents involving trailer hitch receivers installed on motorhomes, similar to yours. These issues were caused by the use of drop hitches and hitch extensions that…
- On your vehicle, the rear axle may contain an inadequate volume of lubricating oil
An inadequate volume of rear axle lubricant may result in rear wheel bearing damage potentially leading to bearing seizure. Bearing seizure may lead to rear axle or driveshaft failure. A rear axle or driveshaft failure…
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Thor Motor Coach Challenger?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: equipment, structure. Total complaints: 2.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Thor Motor Coach Challenger?
NHTSA lists 2 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 2022 Thor Motor Coach Challenger 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 2022 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.