AI Damage2017 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw: common problems
Owners of the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and fuel/propulsion system. The maker issued 1 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 33% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 33% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Structure: 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 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.
The Technician completed the Safety Recall 20V-804 for the Overhead Cabinets falling down on my Coach and is waiting for the TMC special tool for the Coach Windows Safety Recall. We noticed it about a year ago, however it has continued to get worse the past several months. We believe this is safety for us and others!
I was driving when the vehicle suddenly lost power; as it coasted to a stop, the cabin filled with gas smell. I stopped the vehicle and noticed significant amount of gasoline dripping from the engine.
When the waste line becomes separated due to traveling vibrations it allows water to seep into the jacks which caused a short and fire. The vehicle was parked and hooked up to water and electric. The microwave was in use.
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 Outlaw has 3 complaints (10 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/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- 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 2017 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, structure. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (67%), fuel system, fuel smell (33%), loss of power / limp mode (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw?
NHTSA lists 1 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 2017 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw 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 2017 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.