2004 Tiffin Phaeton

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2004 Tiffin Phaeton
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:19:56.738Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Tiffin Phaeton Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2003: 2 complaints 2004: 1 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaints 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 1 complaints 2008: 6 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaints 2010: 3 complaints 2011: 4 complaints 2012: 2 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2014: 3 complaints 2015: 2 complaints 2016: 1 complaints 2016 2017: 1 complaints 2018: 3 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 3 complaints 2022: 6 complaints 2023: 0 complaints 2024: 0 complaints 2024 2025: 1 complaints 2026: 0 complaints 2027: 0 complaints 2027
2004: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
20000
20011
20020
20032
20041
20051
20060
20071
20086
20091
20103
20114
20122
20130
20143
20152
20161
20171
20183
20193
20202
20213
20226
20230
20240
20251
20260
20270

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

EQUIPMENT

1 of 1 total report mentions: equipment.

FIRE
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OUR RV REFRIGERATOR IGNITED CAUSING A FIRE IN THE BACK OF THE UNIT. IF WE HAD NOT BEEN HOME, OUR RV WOULD HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY DESTROYED. TWO DAYS FOLLOWING THIS INCIDENT WE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FROM DOMETIC WARNING OF A POSSIBLE FIRE DANGER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090307

EQUIPMENT

1 of 1 total report mentions: equipment.

FIRE
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OUR RV REFRIGERATOR IGNITED CAUSING A FIRE IN THE BACK OF THE UNIT. IF WE HAD NOT BEEN HOME, OUR RV WOULD HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY DESTROYED. TWO DAYS FOLLOWING THIS INCIDENT WE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FROM DOMETIC WARNING OF A POSSIBLE FIRE DANGER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090307

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20050330 — equipment

ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURE

Remedy: TIFFIN IS WORKING WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE REPAIR PERFORMED ON THEIR VEHICLES. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VEHICLE SYSTEMS AT 1-800-685-4298 OR TIFFIN AT 256-356-8661.

Campaign 05V268000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070406 — equipment

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 R

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 FU

Campaign 07V517000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090224 — equipment

TIFFIN IS RECALLING 3,507 MY 2004-2007 ALLEGRO, ALLEGRO BAY AND ALLERO BUS, MY 2004-2005 PHAETON AND MY 2005-2007 ZEPHYR MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC C

Remedy: TIFFIN WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A M

Campaign 08V509000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20110217 — equipment

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 TH

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 NORCOLD'S

Campaign 11V082000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — seat belts

THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE LOOP LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209. "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

Remedy: AMSAFE WILL REPLACE THE BUCKLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMSAFE AT 574-266-8330 OR TIFFIN AT 1-256-356-8661.

Campaign 04V383000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Tiffin Phaeton — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V383000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V268000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V517000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V509000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 11V082000 (equipment) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2004 Tiffin Phaeton 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 2004 Tiffin Phaeton?

The most-reported component is equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Tiffin Phaeton have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.