AI Damage2018 Thor Motor Coach Venetian: common problems
Owners of the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Venetian filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure. 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
- Structure: 1 complaints (100% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 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.
More than 50% of the windows in this motor coach have either failed or are falling apart. One of the emergency egress windows blew completely out while traveling at high speed. The windows in question already have a safety recall, however this particular year for this motor coach is not included in the recall.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 24,719 of 36,659 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.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- The fuel rail assembly may develop leaks, which may result in an undetected prolonged diesel fuel spray
A leak involving spraying/misting fuel in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire. This affects the following Thor Motor Coach products: model year 2018-2022 Tuscany and Venetian motorhomes.
- 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 Venetian?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure. Total complaints: 1. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: windows, sunroof (100%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 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 2018 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 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 2026-11-06.