2009 Tiffin Phaeton

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2009 Tiffin Phaeton
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:20:08.607Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Tiffin Phaeton Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 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 2009 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
2009: 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.

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 of 1 total report mentions: visibility/wiper.

Show complaint excerpts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TIFFIN PHAETON RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH IN A RAIN STORM, BOTH WINDSHIELD WIPER BRACKETS BROKE OFF.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121005

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20080912 — suspension

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 B

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 THAT

Campaign 08V269000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090121 — trailer hitches

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 FRACTU

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 1-517-543-6

Campaign 09V069000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20091222 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 BRAKE

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 J

Campaign 11V452000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20110217 — equipment

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 SWITC

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 REPO

Campaign 10V585000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140731 — electrical system, exterior lighting

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.

Campaign 14V271000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160210 — equipment

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.

Campaign 15V880000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20160413 — PE (closed 20160903)

Loss of Windshield Wiper Function

R 20160819 — visibility

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.

Campaign 16V532000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180205 — equipment

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2009-2018 Allegro and Allegro RED, Bus and Phaeton vehicles, 2009-2010 Bay vehicles, 2011-2018 Breeze vehicles, and 2009-2015, and 2017-2018 Zephyr vehicles.

Remedy: Tiffin will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2018.

Campaign 17V841000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Tiffin Phaeton — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08V269000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V069000 (trailer hitches) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 11V452000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V585000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V271000 (electrical system, exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V880000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V532000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V841000 (equipment) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2009 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 2009 Tiffin Phaeton?

The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 Tiffin Phaeton have?

8 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.