AI Damage1999 Tiffin Allegro: common problems
Owners of the 1999 Tiffin Allegro filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 50% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 25% of all complaints
- 3 Tires 25% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 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.
Consumer writes in regards to loss of brakes due to the freezing of the pistons in the calipers. The consumer stated the brakes locked up numerous times. On one occasions, it caused a fire under the front end of the motorhome.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 tiffin allegro. The consumer stated while driving, the brakes began to seize. The rv was taken to a repair shop, where it was determined the brake fluid was boiling and the rear calipers had to be replaced. Updated 06/03/11
Two michelin tires blew out while driving at 60 mph. Consumer has pictures of the two blownout tires.
When changing battery it had a crack in it, causing acid to leak out. This could have caused injuries to consumer. Dealer notified.
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 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Allegro has 3 complaints (39 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Other years of this model
- Allegro 19943 sources
- Allegro 19954 sources
- Allegro 19973 sources
- Allegro 19984 sources
- Allegro 200010 sources
- Allegro 200110 sources
- Allegro 200210 sources
- Allegro 200311 sources
- Allegro 20103 sources
- Allegro 20116 sources
- Allegro 20124 sources
- Allegro 20134 sources
- Allegro 20168 sources
- Allegro 20174 sources
- Allegro 20186 sources
- Allegro 20193 sources
- Allegro 20217 sources
- Allegro 20227 sources
- Allegro 20238 sources
- Allegro 20243 sources
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Tiffin Allegro?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, electrical system, tires. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: brake failure (25%), smoke, burning smell, fire (25%), tires: bulges, blowouts (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1999 Tiffin Allegro?
NHTSA lists 0 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 1999 Tiffin Allegro 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.
Read also
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.