AI Damage2012 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane: common problems
Owners of the 2012 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and suspension. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 33% of all complaints
- 2 Suspension 33% of all complaints
- 3 Wheels 33% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 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.
Driving [address] 99 north of madera, ca in 2012 32' class a rv when right front tire blew/tread separated. Continental hsr with 20,300 miles which was always covered when parked and proper 95 psi air pressure always maintained/checked.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 thor hurricane rv. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, a strong odor of hydraulic fluid emitted inside of the vehicle. The contact later noticed that the hydraulic system was leaking fluid.
Insurance company writes in regards to a fire that ignited near the engine compartment on the front passenger side while the consumer was driving the unit was totally destroyed by the fire. Updated 08/14/12 updated 08/15/12 updated 08/16/12.
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
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, suspension, wheels. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2012 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 2012 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.
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.