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2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw

Based on reports from 9 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
9
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
6
TSBs
2

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 9 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 6 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Structure:bodyHIGH

4 owners reported structure:body issues — failures commonly reported around 15K miles.

!Inspect the SteeringMED
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: Structure:body (4 reports).

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Where the complaints fall

Structure:body4 (44%)
Steering1 (11%)
Structure:frame And Members1 (11%)
Electrical1 (11%)
Other1 (11%)
Visibility:glass, Side/rear1 (11%)

2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 44% of all reports filed for the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 15,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 15K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:frame And Members Issues

Structure:frame And Members complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:frame and members-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2018 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.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

17V381000Aug 2017

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain 2018 Outlaw 29H motorhomes. The affected vehicles were built incorrectly with a 15 amp fuse for the awning light instead of a 2 amp fuse.

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

18V120000Apr 2018

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Outlaw recreational vehicles, model 29J. The sofa seat belt bracket may not meet the strength requirements and may not adequately restrain an occupant in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

18V482000Aug 2018

VISIBILITY

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thor Outlaw motorhomes, model 29J. These vehicles were manufactured without the rear reflex reflectors, which can make the vehicle less visible to other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

18V572000Oct 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Outlaw motorhomes, model 29J. The 12V wiring for the coach may have been improperly wired to the battery instead of wired through a circuit breaker.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 9 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw is related to the structure:body, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw reliable?
The 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw has 9 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 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 2018 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 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw have any recalls?
Yes, the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw has 6 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 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 15,000 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.
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