2012 Tiffin Phaeton
Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2012
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2012: 2 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 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
2 of 2 total reports mention: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
This vehicle like many thousands has a DEF system that uses Diesel Exhaust Fluid in addition to Diesel fuel.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-11-02
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 tiffen Phaeton. The contact stated that the cabin was filled with exhaust fumes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was being repaired. The failure mileage was 2,000.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-12
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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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2012-04-19Service brakes, air12V228000 Tiffin motorhomes (Tiffin) is recalling two model year 2012 Phaeton recreational vehicles built on a spartan chassis and equipped with 3030 brake chambers. These vehicles fail to comply with the…
Remedy: The affected vehicles have not been sold yet and Tiffin has notified the dealers that are in possession of the vehicles. Spartan dealers will install improved brake chambers prior to sale. Owners…
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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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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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2017-03-22Engine and engine cooling17V121000 Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2012 Phaeton motorhomes with floor plans QBH, QKH, and QTH, built on PowerGlide chassis. The affected vehicles have an exhaust pipe that is mounted too close to the underside of the floor.
Remedy: Tiffin will notify owner, and dealers will reconfigure the exhaust to provide extra clearance, free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2017. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
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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
2012 Tiffin Phaeton — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 11V416000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 12V228000 · Service brakes, air
- Recall 12V048000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 15V612000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 15V880000 · Equipment
- Recall 17V121000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 17V841000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2012 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 2012 Tiffin Phaeton?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 Tiffin Phaeton have?
- 7 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.