AI Damage2023 Thor Motor Coach Tellaro: common problems
Owners of the 2023 Thor Motor Coach Tellaro filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. The maker issued 1 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 100% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 50% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 50% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (100% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (50% of all).
- Powertrain: 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 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.
Next june 23/2025 - the van became completely engulfed in smoke while I was at the gas station. Many wires burned up. Here's a statement of what the dealer has found/done.these are major safety concerns. Tmc [ref]-[ZIP] remove access covers, locate burned wires under jump seat. Inspect for cause of fire.
When the shutdowns occur, all the dashboard warning lights flash indicating that there are multiple systems failures. Hendrick Dodge has had the Van for 5 weeks and they have been unable to duplicate the shutdown so there is nothing more they are willing to do.
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 19,885 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 46% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Tellaro has 1 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 2, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- The seatbelts for the rear, side facing seats may be too long for some passengers
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Thor Motor Coach Tellaro?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine, powertrain. Total complaints: 2. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: A/C or heater (50%), smoke, burning smell, fire (50%), warning lights, check engine (50%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 Thor Motor Coach Tellaro?
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 2023 Thor Motor Coach Tellaro 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 2023 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.