2000 Tiffin Allegro: common problems

Owners of the 2000 Tiffin Allegro filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about tires and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 10

What fails most often

1 Tires 30% of all complaints
2 Electrical system 20% of all complaints
3 Equipment 20% of all complaints
4 Seat belts 20% of all complaints
5 Engine 10% of all complaints
6 Fuel system 10% of all complaints
7 Latches, locks, linkages 10% of all complaints
8 Parking brake 10% of all complaints

Circle size and colour show each component’s share of NHTSA complaints. Schematic only, not a drawing of the exact model.

Tires: 3 complaints (30% of all).
Electrical system: 2 complaints (20% of all).
Equipment: 2 complaints (20% of all).
Seat belts: 2 complaints (20% of all).
Engine: 1 complaints (10% of all).

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 10 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

seat belts2 · 20%
smoke, burning smell, fire2 · 20%
brake failure1 · 10%
door locks, latches, handles1 · 10%
knocking, grinding or other noise1 · 10%
windows, sunroof1 · 10%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
Tires	3	0	0
Electrical system	2	0	0
Equipment	2	0	0
Seat belts	2	0	0
Engine	1	0	0
Fuel system	1	0	0
Latches, locks, linkages	1	0	0
Parking brake	1	0	0
Service brakes	1	0	0
Structure	1	0	0
Visibility	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.

Cummins engine serial number 73927429 Isb6.7l Premature failed turbo actuator Known issue being ignored by Cummins.
Engine · 2025-10-29 · NHTSA complaint #11696412
2000 chevy p-30 chassis auto park the "auto park/emergency brake" system fails. This can happen going down the road at what ever speed you are driving or sitting still.
Parking brake · 2006-10-07 · NHTSA complaint #10170210
There was no steering and no brakes. Consumer was able to stop the vehicle, and there was fluid on the ground. The vehicle was towed, and the power booster had to be replaced.
Service brakes · 2005-02-18 · NHTSA complaint #10111793
While driving 63 mph right rear inner tire experienced a blowout on a tiffin, allegro bus 2000 rv with two adults in it. Original equipments, tire size 255/80r22.5, dot # b6h6ak3x0100. Manufacturer was not notified. The consumer replaced all four tires.
Tires · 2004-09-10 · NHTSA complaint #10091791
We experienced a tire blow out on our 2000 allegro bus on the back right outside tire. We got the tire repaired and drove about 20 miles and had another blow out on the front right side. Micheline does not admit to a problem, but the weight and tire pressure were correct for the tires.
Tires · 2004-08-04 · NHTSA complaint #10086201
Sliding window rattles, window loose in track, driver side interior window frame is shifted. Wires exposed going into generator, refigerator had to be rewired, brake lights were not wired at the factory, batteries ran dry, and circuit wired incorrectly.
Electrical system · 2001-07-10 · NHTSA complaint #892320
Brake lights/refrigerator, and generator had to be rewired. Brake lights didn't work at all. Refrigerator and generator were rewired wrongly. Also, power to generator wires were spliced and not covered. Contacted dealer. Overhead bunk bed fell on the driver and passenger while driving 35mph.
Electrical system · 2001-07-10 · NHTSA complaint #892330
The tires that came with the vehicle (michelin 235/80 xrv on 22.5 inch rims) were properly inflated when the inner left reat tire blewout due to a defect in the sidewall, causing damage to the fender well cover. Nlm
Tires · 2001-02-12 · NHTSA complaint #558970

When owners complained

NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.

20001
20014
20042
20051
20061
20251

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 10,921 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 30% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Allegro has 3 complaints (39 years in the data). This year has 10, above average.

What to check before buying

Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.

Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Tiffin Allegro?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: tires, electrical system, equipment. Total complaints: 10. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: seat belts (20%), smoke, burning smell, fire (20%), brake failure (10%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2000 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 2000 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.