AI Damage2016 Thor Motor Coach Venetian: common problems
Owners of the 2016 Thor Motor Coach Venetian filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and visibility. The maker issued 2 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 100% of all complaints
- 2 Visibility 100% of all complaints
- Structure: 1 complaints (100% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Visibility: 1 complaints (100% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 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 contact stated while driving 60 mph, the front passengerâs side window detached from the RV. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the rear window also detached and shattered while driving. The dealer was not made aware of the failure.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 24,720 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 33% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Venetian has 1 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 1, above average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- The overhead cabinets located above the driver and front passenger seats may become loose during travel
This Technical Service Bulletin will be gathering information regarding this possible concern and will provide guidance on how to ensure the overhead cabinets are properly secured in the motorhome.
- 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 2016 Thor Motor Coach Venetian?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, visibility. Total complaints: 1. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: windows, sunroof (100%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Thor Motor Coach Venetian?
NHTSA lists 2 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 2016 Thor Motor Coach Venetian 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 2016 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.