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1999-2027 · 27 model years

Tiffin Zephyr Problems by year

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the Tiffin Zephyr across 27 model years, and it has 28 recalls. The 2008 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the steering.

Most complaints for its age20081 complaint · 4 recallsSee the 2008
Complaints
5
Recalls
28
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Zephyr complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20270100-F
20260100-F
20250200-F
20240200-D
20230300-D
20220500-F
20210200-C
20200300-C
20190500-D
20180600-D
20170200-A
20150100-A
20140200-A
20131300Body, doors & structureC
20120100-A
20110400-C
20100600-D
20090600-D
20081400SteeringC
20070500-C
20060200-A
20050600-D
20030300-B
20021300Body, doors & structureC
20012300SuspensionC
20000300-B
19990200-A

Most common Zephyr problems

Tiffin Zephyr recalls 28

Seats

24V036000507 vehicles affected

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2022 Allegro Bus, Phaeton, Allegro Red 360, and Zephyr motorhomes. The pedestal mounting plate on the driver's seat may be improperly welded, which can cause the plate to separate and the seat assembly to...

Latest Zephyr complaints

2008 Tiffin ZephyrSteering

Steering gear play -- problem brought to the attention of spartan, including trip to service center at charlotte, mi. -- Had tie rod ends replaced, new shocks, all wheel alignment, -- recently had recall completed on steering gear bracket. Have excess play in steering wheel, approximately 2" of play in the steering wheel before the tires turn. I'm constantly correcting steering in a cross wind or navigating construction areas where uneven pavement is encountered. There is a safety concern and potential of a wreck.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10986325
2013 Tiffin ZephyrSteeringVisibility & wipersBody, doors & structureEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 tiffin zephyr. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the slide out section independently opened and caused the vehicle to vibrate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,200. Updated 11/14/13*cn the consumer stated the rv was sent to the factory three(3) times and none of the repairs were fixed. Updated 11/25/2013 *js

Filed Incident Steering · Visibility · Structure · Engine · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 10549756
2002 Tiffin ZephyrBody, doors & structure

The coach's storage door leaked which caused the wiring, fuses and 2000 amp inverter to get wet. This resulted in shorts and electrical failures. *Nm the electrical failure included the windshield wipers, turn signal, dash gauges, headlight and taillights (2002 tiffin zephyr). *Nm

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 10110813
2001 Tiffin ZephyrSuspension

Re notice of defect which could cause a crash or injury or death pursuant to c.F.R. 575.6. *Bf manufacturer did not incorporate the specific statement and hotline telephone number required by nhtsa in the owners manual regarding safety concerns and notifications as set forth in cfr 575.6. Attempts made by the manufacturer to install an after market stabilizer to address complaints that the motor coach would wander in and out of lanes of traffic were unsuccessful. *Tc

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10101026
2001 Tiffin ZephyrVisibility & wipers

Driver's side windshield was defective. Consumer was told the first time to have the windshield repaired at no cost. That was done, and currently the windshield was defective again.*Ak

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10090234

Questions about the Tiffin Zephyr

Which Tiffin Zephyr years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2001 (2), 2002 (1), 2008 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2008 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Tiffin Zephyr years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2012, 2015, 1999 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Zephyr years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Tiffin Zephyr problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (2), steering (2), visibility & wipers (2) most often.

How many recalls does the Tiffin Zephyr have?

NHTSA lists 28 recalls across all Tiffin Zephyr model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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