VehicleVerdict

Thor Chateau years to avoid

Across 1997–2005, no single Chateau year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2001 drew the most complaints; 2005 the fewest.

8

Total complaints

3

Recall campaigns

1997–2005

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Thor Chateau NHTSA complaints by model year3 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 3 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 3 complaints2002: 2 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints
Thor Chateau NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Chateau year

YearComplaintsRecalls
200501
200402
200303
200222
200132
200002
199932
199801
199701

Common questions

What is the best year for the Thor Chateau?

By complaint volume, 2005 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Chateau years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Thor Chateau have?

Across all model years, the Chateau has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 8 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.