Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Thor Motor Coach Palazzo
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Thor Motor Coach Palazzo has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 12 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V113000 Front Lower Cap Brackets May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V559000 Tire Valve Stem Extension May Become Damaged NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V418000 Damaged Circuit Board May Affect Lighting Function NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 8 complaints
- Structure 3 complaints
- Visibility 3 complaints
- Equipment 2 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 2 complaints
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$24,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Thor Palazzo has significant issues with its structural integrity and lighting systems, as highlighted by recalls. Common owner complaints include malfunctioning equipment and structural problems, indicating below-average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| front fiberglass panel | 20,000–40,000 miles | $1,000–$2,000 | common |
| tire valve stem | 15,000–30,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
| brake lights | 25,000–45,000 miles | $150–$350 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations
- Cooling system checks
- Battery testing
- Alignment checks
- Fluid level inspections
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Loose front lower cap bracket
- Tire valve stem damage
- Non-functioning brake lights
- Unstable fiberglass panel
- Lighting failure in rear module
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Palazzo at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.