2003 Tiffin Allegro
Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2003
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2003: 11 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 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
7 of 11 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
Sudden loss of brakes on a downhill grade. Had to pull to shoulder and scrape along until slowed enough to stop with parking brake. Calipers froze causing boil over of fluids that burned brake hoses and sensors.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-27
Engine and engine cooling
4 of 11 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and cooling system.
Show complaint excerpts
Heater grid is part of engine cooling system. This system didn't turn off and wire was burning. Dealership is aware of problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-12
Also filed under Electrical system
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 11 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel pump.
Electrical system
1 of 11 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring.
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2003-06-02Service brakes, hydraulic03V149000 Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 105, "Hydraulic and electric brake systems." The brake system warning indicator may not…
Remedy: Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time…
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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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2009-12-07Equipment09V443000 Tiffin is recalling certain recreational vehicle equipped with norcold model 1200LR and 1200LRIM refrigerators, manufactured from December 1, 2001, with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607…
Remedy: Tiffin is working with norcold and Tiffin will notify owners and the vehicle's refrigerator will be repaired free of charge by norcold. Please see norcold's defect report 09E-027. Owners may…
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2010-09-16Service brakes, hydraulic09V110000 Navistar is recalling certain model year my 2001-2008 workhorse W20, W21 and W22 chassis and certain model year 2009 through 2011 monaco rv admiral, arista, monarch, and riptide recreational…
Remedy: Workhorse dealers will replace all four bosch brake caliper assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on September 16, 2010. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.
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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…
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Date not on fileElectrical system06V142000 Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 101, controls and displays, and no.
Remedy: Tiffin is working with workhorse to contact the owners and remedy this campaign . Workhorse will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or Tiffin at 1-256-356-0205.
Buy-smart checklist
2003 Tiffin Allegro — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06V142000 · Electrical system
- Recall 03V149000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 07V517000 · Equipment
- Recall 09V443000 · Equipment
- Recall 09V110000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 10V585000 · Equipment
- Recall 11V082000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2003 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 2003 Tiffin Allegro?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 64% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2003 Tiffin Allegro have?
- 7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.