2018 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
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2018
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2018: 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.
Wheels
1 of 3 total reports mentions: wheels.
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I saw a post on the Tiffin rv forum regarding the valve stem stabilizers that freightliner provided on recent rv chassis equipped with a new style rim. I have a 2018 Tiffin coach and had the same issue soon after I purchased it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-31
Tires
1 of 3 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing sidewall.
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tire size 275/80/22.5 Driving down highway 301, driver side steer tireâs side wall blew out with no warning. My motor home made a hard left, luckily no one was in that fast lane.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-03-23
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.
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The contact owns a 2018 Tiffin Phaeton RV.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-09-03
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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.
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2018-06-18Structure18V341000 Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Tiffin Allegro RED, Allegro Open Road, Breeze, Bus, Phaeton, and Zephyr motorhomes.
Remedy: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the door lock mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2018. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-110.
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2019-04-15Electrical system19V228000 Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Phaeton, Allegro Bus, and Zephyr motorhomes.
Remedy: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Alternating Current Relay Board and make sure the wires are properly secured, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
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2021-08-11Fuel system, diesel21V306000 Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Bus and Phaeton vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Remedy: Tiffin will work with Cummins to inspect the rail threads , and replace the rail and fuel lines if damage is found, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2021.
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2021-10-29Seat belts21V680000 Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Allegro Breeze, Allegro Red, Allegro, Allegro Bus, Phaeton, and 2018-2021 Zephyr recreational vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-118.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Tiffin Phaeton — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17V841000 · Equipment
- Recall 18V341000 · Structure
- Recall 19V228000 · Electrical system
- Recall 21V306000 · Fuel system, diesel
- Recall 21V680000 · Seat belts
FAQ
- Is the 2018 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 2018 Tiffin Phaeton?
- The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Tiffin Phaeton have?
- 5 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.