2008 Tiffin Phaeton
Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 9
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2008
Opened by NHTSA
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Complaints per year
2008: 6 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
3 of 6 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body and underbody shields.
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During annual maintenance of subject vehicle it was noted that the passenger side rear (behind rear axle) appeared to be sagging.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-12
We have found cracks and/or fractures on the roof of our 2008 Tiffin Phaeton qsh motor home. These cracks are mostly along the curved edge of the fiberglass roof.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-12
The wet bay floor holding the fresh water, gray water, and black water tanks has rotted underneath the motorcoach due to the poor design/engineering by Tiffin motor homes, as well as very poor quality materials used.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-09
Visibility/wiper
1 of 6 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
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Drivers side widow fogged between the panes of glass. This severely limits the drivers ability to see cross traffic, or vehicles along side.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-24
Equipment
1 of 6 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing recreational vehicle/trailer.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Tiffin Phaeton 40 QS8 rv. The contact stated that he received notification of a recall for his norcold 1210 refrigerator stating that the failure could potentially cause a fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-12-02
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing cooling system.
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We took delivery on a Tiffin Phaeton 2008 motorhome (VIN last digits 8CZ81559)nov. 9, 2007. We first drove it on the road nov. 23, 2007 and within 30 miles had overheating, low coolant, engine shutdown problems.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-07-22
Safety timeline
9 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2008-01-16Electrical system07V363000 On certain motor home chassis, there may be a loose connection between the bus bar and a grid pad due to the pins being slightly smaller diameters after assembly. Electrical power may be lost to…
Remedy: The dvec bussmann box will be replaced. The recall began on January 16, 2008. Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
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2008-09-12Suspension08V269000 Daimler trucks is recalling 2,506 my 2008 xc motor home chassis and thomas built hdx school and transit buses equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. In some instances the transverse…
Remedy: Daimler trucks is working with saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. If a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit…
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2009-01-21Trailer hitches09V069000 Tiffin is recalling 1,408 my 2006-2009 Allegro BUS, my 2007-2009 Phaeton and my 2005-2009 Zephyr vehicles built on spartan chassis and equipped with putman hitches. Certain trailer hitches may…
Remedy: Tiffin is working with spartan and spartan is handling the remedy for this campaign (Please see 08V-567). The trailer hitch will be replaced free of charge. Owners may contact spartan at…
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2009-12-22Service brakes, hydraulic11V452000 Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Phaeton, my 2008-2010 BUS, and my 2010 Allegro motorhomes equipped with kongsberg automotive adjustable brake pedals. The adjustable…
Remedy: Damiler trucks (Dtna) is performing recall repairs and notification to owners. The owners were initially notified by dtna trucks on December 22, 2009, and a follow up notice was mailed to owners on…
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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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2014-07-31Electrical system, exterior lighting14V271000 Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Allegro, 2010-2011 Bus and Breeze, and 2008-2011 Phaeton and Zephyr recreational vehicles, equipped with LED clearance lights made by Command Electronics, Inc.
Remedy: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install a one amp inline fuse into the front and rear circuits that will blow if there is a short in any of the clearance lights, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2014.
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2016-02-10Equipment15V880000 Tiffin Motorhomes (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 motorhomes manufactured May 1, 2007, to December 31, 2014, equipped with certain Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps.
Remedy: Dealers will install a retainer bracket on the double step assemblies and the Coachstep Linkage Assembly will be replaced and a retainer bracket will be installed on the trip step assemblies. The recall began on Ferbuary 10, 2016.
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2016-04-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2016-09-03 Loss of Windshield Wiper Function
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2016-08-19Visibility16V532000 Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Allegro, Allegro Bus, Phaeton, and Zephyr motorhomes, 2007-2010 Allegro Bay motorhomes, and 2010-2011 Allegro Breeze motorhomes.
Remedy: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper blade arms, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIFF-100.
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Date not on fileSteering08V393000 Tiffin is recalling 271 my 2007-2008 Phaeton class a motor homes equipped with freightliner chassis. The aac front axle steering arm bolts with a latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over- tightened.
Remedy: Tiffin is working with freightliner to have the steering arm tie rod fasteners inspected and replaced. The steering arm will be inspected for clearance to the king pin boss. Freightliner is handling the remedy for this campaign.
Buy-smart checklist
2008 Tiffin Phaeton — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.
- Equipment: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 08V393000 · Steering
- Recall 07V363000 · Electrical system
- Recall 08V269000 · Suspension
- Recall 09V069000 · Trailer hitches
- Recall 11V452000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 10V585000 · Equipment
- Recall 14V271000 · Electrical system, exterior lighting
- Recall 15V880000 · Equipment
- Recall 16V532000 · Visibility
FAQ
- Is the 2008 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 2008 Tiffin Phaeton?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Tiffin Phaeton have?
- 9 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.