2001 Tiffin Allegro: common problems

Owners of the 2001 Tiffin Allegro filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about equipment and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 10

What fails most often

1 Equipment 40% of all complaints
2 Electrical system 20% of all complaints
3 Service brakes 20% of all complaints
4 Structure 20% of all complaints
5 Tires 20% of all complaints
6 Engine and cooling 10% of all complaints
7 Exterior lighting 10% of all complaints
8 Fuel system 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.

Equipment: 4 complaints (40% of all).
Electrical system: 2 complaints (20% of all).
Service brakes: 2 complaints (20% of all).
Structure: 2 complaints (20% of all).
Tires: 2 complaints (20% 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).

smoke, burning smell, fire4 · 40%
tires: bulges, blowouts2 · 20%
fuel system, fuel smell1 · 10%
headlights and tail lights1 · 10%
knocking, grinding or other noise1 · 10%
infotainment or screen glitches1 · 10%
vibration1 · 10%
windows, sunroof1 · 10%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
Equipment	4	0	0
Electrical system	2	0	0
Service brakes	2	0	0
Structure	2	0	0
Tires	2	0	0
Engine and cooling	1	0	0
Exterior lighting	1	0	0
Fuel system	1	0	0
Suspension	1	0	0
Vehicle speed control	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.

2001 tiffin allegro rv. Consumer writes in regards to rv infested with rodents and seeks reimbursement.
Structure · 2018-03-27 · NHTSA complaint #10947197
After leaving the town at about 50 mph I smelled a brake burning smell coming from the rear of the vehicle. Stopped and discovered that the right rear brakes were smoking. Stopped for about 30 minutes until I could touch the brake disks with my hand and resumed travel.
Service brakes · 2012-02-15 · NHTSA complaint #10448026
Tl contact owns 2001 tiffin allegro. While traveling 45 mph the contact stated that they smelled a burning odor in the rear of the vehicle. When the vehicle was inspected, the mechanic stated that the rear rotors and calipers over heated and melted.
Service brakes · 2010-08-30 · NHTSA complaint #10352831
The contact received a recall notice on the refrigerator, which stated that it could possibly catch fire. He believes that the remedy for this recall would not prevent a fire in the event that the boiler tube ignites. Instead, the actual repair would only contain the fire, rather than prevent the fire.
Equipment · 2008-10-10 · NHTSA complaint #10245081
Catastrophic failure of rv tire causing significant damage to vehicle and nearly causing a rollover incident.
Tires · 2008-08-22 · NHTSA complaint #10239423
The reason for the recall is that the speed control would cause a fire whether it was in operation or not. My rv ids a 2001 tiffin allegro with a ford chasis. Please let me know if you need any more information.
Vehicle speed control · 2007-12-14 · NHTSA complaint #10211926
While parked vehicle caught on fire. As a result, the motor home was totaled. Smoke was coming from a propane furnace located in the front of the motor home. The consumer attempted to turn on the exhaust fan but there was no power.
Equipment · 2004-11-08 · NHTSA complaint #10099581
Installation of incorrect headlights. The headlights were designed for angular body placement, but when used on a flat front, it shined little light on the road and shined more onto the shoulder and oncoming traffic.
Equipment · 2004-06-29 · NHTSA complaint #10075865

When owners complained

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

20032
20042
20071
20082
20101
20121
20181

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

Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.

Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Tiffin Allegro?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: equipment, electrical system, service brakes. Total complaints: 10. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (40%), tires: bulges, blowouts (20%), fuel system, fuel smell (10%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2001 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 2001 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.

Other 2001 models

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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.