Three point seat belt when worn is causing reduced side visibility / limited access to controls, when making a turn / releasing the parking brake, the seat belt has to be released which could result in injury if an accident occured. *Yc
Vehicle safety record
1997 Thor Residency Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1997 Thor Residency with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1) and the seats & seat belts (1). There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Residency year, for its age
#234 most complained-about 1997 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1997 Thor Residency problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1997 Thor Residency
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1997 Thor Residency. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
What owners say
Be the first Residency owner to share.
Problems or none - your experience is exactly what the next buyer is looking for. Write it now
3 complaints about the 1997 Thor Residency
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
RIGHT REAR TAG AXLE FAILED.
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED.
Thor Residency: every year compared
All Residency years1997 Thor Residency vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Thor Residency | 3 | 0 | D | |
| 1997 Thor Pinnacle | 2 | 0 | - | 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 Residency
Does the 1997 Thor Residency have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1997 Thor Residency 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 Residency?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1), seats & seat belts (1), suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 1997 Thor Residency had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 27, 1997 and the latest on August 26, 1999. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1997 Thor Residency a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Thor Residency year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Thor Residency years have the most complaints?
1997 (3), 1994 (2), 1995 (1). See every Thor Residency year compared.
What should I do if my 1997 Thor Residency 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