2015 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds: common problems
Owners of the 2015 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electronic stability control and fuel/propulsion system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Electronic stability control 33% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 33% of all complaints
- 3 Steering 33% of all complaints
- 4 Suspension 33% of all complaints
- 5 Wheels 33% of all complaints
- Electronic stability control: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Wheels: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 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.
The following issue is common to the thor motor coach which is built on the f550 chassis as is attested to in numerous recreational vehicle (rv) forums. This issue is during refueling the automatic shut off from the fuel nozzle constantly shuts off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 thor four winds. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to be serviced, the technician informed that the rear passenger inside dual wheel tire was fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed the tire needed to be replaced.
Driving our new 2015 thor four winds 26a motorhome on the expressway - over 45-50 mph --was absolutely unsafe. The motorhome was all over the road. My husband and I had to keep a "death grip" on the steering wheel in order to try to keep the motorhome on the road!
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 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Four Winds has 2 complaints (13 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electronic stability control. ABS/ESC sensors, steering angle, codes after suspension repair.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electronic stability control, fuel/propulsion system, steering. Total complaints: 3.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2015 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds?
NHTSA lists 0 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 2015 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds 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 2015 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 2026-11-05.