AI Damage2016 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds: common problems
Owners of the 2016 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension and tires. 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 Suspension 50% of all complaints
- 2 Tires 50% of all complaints
- Suspension: 1 complaints (50% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (50% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Location of accessory propane line mounted and located and being rubbed by left rear spring and spring shackle bolts . There has been a recall on 2018 models of this design , should there be a recall on all models of this nature ?
While the vehicle was parked and on jacks, the sidewall on the rear driver's side tires separated and the tires blew out. The manufacturer was notified. The tires were not repaired or replaced. The tire failure mileage was 800. The vehicle failure mileage and vin were unknown.
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 Four Winds has 2 complaints (13 years in the data). This year has 2, about average.
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- us
On certain model year 2012â 2018 5-ton Sprinter vehicles that were upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles (âRVsâ), one or more of the rear-wheel speed sensors may experience an electrical failure, which…
- 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 Four Winds?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: suspension, tires. Total complaints: 2.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds?
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 2016 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 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.