2005 Tiffin Phaeton

○ Not enough data
2005 Tiffin Phaeton
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:20:14.395Z

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, 2005 highlighted. 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2003: 2 complaints 2004: 1 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaints 2005 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
2005: 1 complaints
View as data table
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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling.

Show complaint excerpts

2005 ALLEGRO (TIFFIN) PHAETON ON FREIGHTLINER XC CHASSIS WITH CATAPILLAR C7 ENGINE: TRAVELING FROM SARASOTA, FL TO SAN DIEGO, CA STARTING AUGUST 18, 2009 THE ENGINE BEGAN OVERHEATING ON AN EVER MORE FREQUENT BASIS UNTIL AUGUST 27, 2009, WHEN...

NHTSA ODI report, 20091026

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20050107 — equipment

ON CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, THE WASHER/DRYER IN THE REAR OF THE MOTOR HOME CAN MOVE.

Remedy: TIFFIN HAS PROVIDED THE OWNERS WITH A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TIFFIN AT 1-256-356-0205.

Campaign 05V145000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050317 — PE (closed 20050419)

POTENTIAL MOVEMENT OF WASHER/DRYER

R 20050721 — electrical system

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES CONTAINING A 50 AMP TRANSFER SWITCH BUILT BY INTELLITEC, THE MATERIAL USED FOR THE WIRE LUGS WAS CHANGED FROM NICKEL PLATED TO COPPER LUGS. THE COPPER LUGS ARE SOFTER THAN THE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CHANGEOVER BOX. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TIFFIN AT 1-256-356-8661.

Campaign 05V307000 — 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

2005 Tiffin Phaeton — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V383000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V145000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V307000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V509000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 11V082000 (equipment) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2005 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 2005 Tiffin Phaeton?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:cooling system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 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.