2010 Tiffin Phaeton
Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 9
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2010
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2010: 3 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 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Visibility/wiper
1 of 3 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
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The wiper arm broke at the mounting and fell away from the windshield while being used. This is the second occurrence on original equipment.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-01
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing exhaust system.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Tiffin Phaeton. While driving at 70 MPH, the contact noticed exhaust fumes in the vehicle and the check engine warning light illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-04-23
Engine
1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 spartan motor home equipped with a 2010 Tiffin Phaeton chassis. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated and exhaust fumes entered the cabin.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-16
Safety timeline
9 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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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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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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2011-09-19Engine and engine cooling11V416000 Tiffin is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Phaeton motorhomes with floor plans qbh, qkh, and qth that are built with 2010 epa-certified engines on powerglide chassis. The exhaust pipe is…
Remedy: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will attach a heat shield to the bottom of the floor and an insulating sock or blanket will be wrapped around the exhaust pipe. These repairs will be…
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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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2015-12-01Engine and engine cooling15V612000 Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Phaeton motorhomes built on Powerglide chassis with floor plans QBH, QKH, and QTH manufactured July 1, 2010, to August 1, 2011.
Remedy: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will change the configuration of the exhaust to provide extra clearance between it and the floor, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2015.
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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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2018-02-05Equipment17V841000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Tiffin Phaeton — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 11V452000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 10V585000 · Equipment
- Recall 11V082000 · Equipment
- Recall 11V416000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 14V271000 · Electrical system, exterior lighting
- Recall 15V612000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 15V880000 · Equipment
- Recall 16V532000 · Visibility
- Recall 17V841000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2010 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 2010 Tiffin Phaeton?
- The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Tiffin Phaeton have?
- 9 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.