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Vehicle safety record
1997 Thor Pinnacle Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 Thor Pinnacle with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1) and the equipment & accessories (1). There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough Pinnacle years are on file
#268 most complained-about 1997 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1997 Thor Pinnacle problems
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No recalls for the 1997 Thor Pinnacle
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1997 Thor Pinnacle. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 1997 Thor Pinnacle
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
EXHAUST MANIFOLD FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS. MJS
Thor Pinnacle: every year compared
All Pinnacle years1997 Thor Pinnacle vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Thor Pinnacle | 2 | 0 | - | |
| 1997 Thor Residency | 3 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1997 Thor Dutchmen | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1997 Thor Pinnacle
Does the 1997 Thor Pinnacle have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1997 Thor Pinnacle right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Thor Pinnacle?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1), equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 1997 Thor Pinnacle had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 1, 1999 and the latest on December 23, 1999. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
What should I do if my 1997 Thor Pinnacle has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data