2011 Tiffin Phaeton

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2011 Tiffin Phaeton
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:51:35.046Z

Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
12

Campaigns on file for 2011

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2003: 2 complaints 2004: 1 complaint 2005: 1 complaint 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 1 complaint 2008: 6 complaints 2009: 1 complaint 2010: 3 complaints 2011: 4 complaints 2011 4 2012: 2 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2014: 3 complaints 2015: 2 complaints 2016: 1 complaint 2017: 1 complaint 2017 2018: 3 complaints 2019: 4 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2021: 3 complaints 2021 2022: 6 complaints 2023: 0 complaints 2024: 0 complaints 2025: 1 complaint 2025 2026: 0 complaints 2027: 0 complaints
2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2003: 2 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2005: 1 complaint 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 1 complaint 2007 2008: 6 complaints 2009: 1 complaint 2009 2010: 3 complaints 2011: 4 complaints 2011 4 2012: 2 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2013 2014: 3 complaints 2015: 2 complaints 2015 2016: 1 complaint 2017: 1 complaint 2017 2018: 3 complaints 2019: 4 complaints 2019 2020: 2 complaints 2021: 3 complaints 2021 2022: 6 complaints 2023: 0 complaints 2023 2024: 0 complaints 2025: 1 complaint 2025 2026: 0 complaints 2027: 0 complaints 2027
2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2003: 2 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2005: 1 complaint 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 1 complaint 2007 2008: 6 complaints 2009: 1 complaint 2009 2010: 3 complaints 2011: 4 complaints 2011 4 2012: 2 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2013 2014: 3 complaints 2015: 2 complaints 2015 2016: 1 complaint 2017: 1 complaint 2017 2018: 3 complaints 2019: 4 complaints 2019 2020: 2 complaints 2021: 3 complaints 2021 2022: 6 complaints 2023: 0 complaints 2023 2024: 0 complaints 2025: 1 complaint 2025 2026: 0 complaints 2027: 0 complaints 2027

2011: 4 complaints

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Known problem areas

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

2 of 4 total reports mention: tires.

CRASHINJURY
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The contact owned a 2011 Tiffin Phaeton motorhome equipped with Michelin tires, Tire line: Green X, Tire size: 275/80R22.5, and DOT number: M5EJOOEX3815.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-02-08

Engine

2 of 4 total reports mention: engine.

FIRE
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While driving on i-68 west bound in the state of Maryland, about mile maker 67 notice a wood burning smell and saw smoke in rear of motor home. Pulled to the side of road at exit 68.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-15

Also filed under Engine and engine cooling

The motor home manufacturer is Tiffin motor homes, red bay Alabama, the coach is built on a freightliner chassis built by freightliner chassis.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-27

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE

Safety timeline

12 recalls · 0 investigations · 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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    2010-10-28Equipment10V512000 Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2011 Allegro, Allegro BUS, and Phaeton rvs equipped with atwood 35 series range ovens. A potential exists for a small fracture within the line…

    Remedy: Tiffin is working with atwood and will replace or repair the stoves free of charge. The safety recall began on October 28, 2010. Owners may contact atwood at 1-574-266-4749 or Tiffin 1-256-356-8661.

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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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    2011-10-10Engine and engine cooling11V485000 Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2011 Allegro BUS and Phaeton recreational vehicles built on the powerglide chassis equipped with a cummins isx or isl diesel engine. The v-band…

    Remedy: Tiffin motorhomes is working with cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on…

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    2011-10-10Engine and engine cooling11V547000 Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2011 Allegro and Phaeton recreational vehicles built on freightliner chassis and equipped with a cummins isc, isx, ism, or isl diesel…

    Remedy: Tiffin is working with cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on October 10…

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    2012-10-10Engine and engine cooling12V048000 Tiffin is recalling certain model year 2011, 2012, and 2013 recreational vehicles, models Phaeton and zephyr, equipped with a cummins isb, isc, isl, or isx diesel engine. The v-band clamp assembly…

    Remedy: Tiffins is working with cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. Owners may contact cummins at…

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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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    2016-08-19Visibility16V532000 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

2011 Tiffin Phaeton — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 11V452000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 10V512000 · Equipment
  • Recall 11V082000 · Equipment
  • Recall 11V416000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 11V485000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 11V547000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 12V048000 · 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 2011 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 2011 Tiffin Phaeton?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 Tiffin Phaeton have?
12 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.