1998 Tiffin Allegro
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1998
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1998: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Equipment
2 of 4 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing tank assembly and recreational vehicle/trailer.
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When magic chef oven is being used 3 top burners seized while cooking meals. Had to run outside the rv and shut propane source off. Dealer has replaced oven/stove combination.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-11-09
Water tank, which holds 350 pounds of water, is located right in front of the rear bumper. Almos thad a serious accidentdriving the motor home with a full tank of water, on a windy day when vehicle wa spassed by a semi-truck.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-11-02
Visibility
1 of 4 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing motor.
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Chev P30012 chasis under a Tiffin(Allegro BUS)motor home. Wiper motor. Unable to turn off wipers or to use the intermittent feature. Wipers only work on high and low speed. Must unplug the wipers from the motor to cause wipers cease motion.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-24
Steering
1 of 4 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing linkages.
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Safe plus steering stabilizer model 41-230 serial no 05005817 installed on my 1998 freightliner/Allegro BUS rv suddenly began severe binding which repeatedly froze the steering system until it released with a loud snap, causing the steering to...
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-09-17
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2007-04-06Equipment07V517000 On certain motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, these refrigerators may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be…
Remedy: Tiffin motorhomes will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 06E076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal…
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2011-02-17Equipment10V585000 Tiffin is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal…
Remedy: Tiffin is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect…
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2011-02-17Equipment11V082000 Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or…
Remedy: Tiffin motorhomes is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see…
Buy-smart checklist
1998 Tiffin Allegro — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Equipment: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 07V517000 · Equipment
- Recall 10V585000 · Equipment
- Recall 11V082000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 1998 Tiffin Allegro reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1998 Tiffin Allegro?
- The most-reported component is equipment, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1998 Tiffin Allegro have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.