AI Damage2008 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane: common problems
Owners of the 2008 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 67% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 33% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 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 contact was able to shift into neutral several times to keep the motor home from stalling. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The manufacturer advised that the motor home was included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v265000 (electrical system); however, the contact received the recall notification…
However, after the work was done, she began having wiring issues, power loss and battery failures. Corrective electrical work had to be done to repair the wiring work that was originally performed incorrectly at the time of the recall notice. All of the corrective expenses were paid at the consumers expense.
While filling my coach with gas, the gas started pouring out the gas filler tube. The repair center found that the hoses had dry rotted and cracked.
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 17,152 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Hurricane has 3 complaints (17 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, fuel system. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: loss of power / limp mode (33%), stalls while driving (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2008 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane?
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 2008 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane 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 2008 models
Read also
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.