AI Damage2022 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite reliability: common problems
Owners of the 2022 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about equipment and fuel system. 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 Fuel system 50% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 50% of all complaints
- 4 Vehicle speed control 50% of all complaints
- Equipment: 1 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (50% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (50% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 1 complaints (50% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 2 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 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.
With the slide in (normal position when driving) I found the two propane hoses that supply range and water heater pinched and chafing on the slide wall. I can smell the propane slightly from area where lines are pinched.
The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the parking brake light remained illuminated, causing the ABS to become inoperable. Also, the message "Service Advance Trak" was sometimes displayed disabling the ABS and the cruise control. The cause of the failure was not determined.
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 17,838 of 32,257 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 45% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Freedom Elite has 1 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 2, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
- 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.
- It has been discovered that on certain Flame King model SMPC 20.3 Gallon LP tanks, there is a faulty fill…
It has been discovered that on certain Flame King model SMPC 20.3 Gallon LP tanks, there is a faulty fill valve. This affects certain TMC units built between 6/14/2021 to 8/10/2021.
- During production, the FM antenna was not included on the new 32â Connex Entertainment TVs (TMC Part #…
During production, the FM antenna was not included on the new 32â Connex Entertainment TVs (TMC Part # 484102). These TVs have a built in radio tuner, and the reception will be poor without the antenna
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: equipment, fuel system, service brakes. Total complaints: 2. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: A/C or heater (50%), rollaway, parking brake (50%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite?
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 Freedom Elite 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.