AI Damage2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw: common problems
Owners of the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and electrical system. The maker issued 1 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 7
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 71% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 14% of all complaints
- 3 Steering 14% of all complaints
- 4 Visibility 14% of all complaints
- Structure: 5 complaints (71% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Visibility: 1 complaints (14% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 7 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 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.
Windows have detached from adhesive and the window does not shut or seal. There is a recall on the windows for this problem but when I put my vin number in here it does not come up as a recall.
The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the chassis was rattling and shaking. The contact pulled off the road safely. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was not diagnosed or repaired for the chassis failure.
It seems that Thor did not install the proper amount of wall screws to the floor. This is causing wall separation the causing the dash to come loose from the walls and cause the steering column to be unstable This is a high rate of failure on these units on the Thor outlaw toy hauler models
The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and there were failures with the sink and drain. Also, six of the twelve bolts were stripped. The dealer (motor home specialist, 5411 s interstate 35 w, alvarado, [ZIP], [phone]) who sold the contact the vehicle indicated that the factory oem bolts were too short associated…
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 12,538 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 34% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Outlaw has 3 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 7, above average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
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 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, electrical system, steering. Total complaints: 7. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: vibration (29%), knocking, grinding or other noise (14%), stalls while driving (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 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 2018 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 2018 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.