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2017 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw

Based on reports from 3 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Recalls
5
TSBs
2
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 3 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 5 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel SystemHIGH

1 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 8K miles.

!Inspect the Structure:bodyMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System1 (33%)
Structure:body1 (33%)
Electrical1 (33%)

2017 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 8,100 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 8K-mile mark.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (5 recalls)

16V492000Aug 2016

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Outlaw motorhomes manufactured January 15, 2016, to June 24, 2016. The affected vehicles are missing a warning label near the fuel fill station. This label warns operators not to smoke while in the presence of flammable vapors.

16V893000Feb 2017

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Outlaw motorhomes, models 37BG, 37LS, 37RB, 38RE and 38RF, manufactured January 13, 2016, to December 8, 2016. The affected vehicles have rear cargo door hinges with welds that may be inadequate for securing the hinge pin to the hinge plate.

17V758000Jan 2018

EQUIPMENT

Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V758-5764.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

18V812000Jan 2019

VISIBILITY

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thor Challenger, Miramar, and Outlaw motorhomes. The motorized windshield roller shade at the driver's seating position may unroll without warning while driving.

21V845000Dec 2021

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Challenger, Miramar, and Outlaw motorhomes. The external compartment outer door skin may separate from the motorhome during transit.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2017 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw is related to the fuel system, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw reliable?
The 2017 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw has 3 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw has 5 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Thor Motor Coach Outlaw problems start?
Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 8,100 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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