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2004 Thor California Tahoe 36WTBProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2004 Thor California Tahoe 36WTB, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 11, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Thor California Tahoe 36WTB has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train10
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2004 Thor California Tahoe 36WTB recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Power train: axle assembly

Recall 05V-259 · Jun 2, 2005 · 764 vehicles

Risk. SEVERE BENDING OF THE AXLE HANGERS, POSSIBILITY LOSS OF TRAILER CONTROL WHILE TOWING, AND THE POSSIBILITY OF A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Thor California.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other Tahoe 36WTB year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tahoe 36WTB median. How we score

'04'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Tahoe 36WTB owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

2004 THOR TAHOE RECALL NOTICE REGARDING A PROBLEM WITH THE DEXTER AXLE. *MR THE CONSUMER CALLED THE DEXTER AXLE COMPANY AND GAVE THEM THE SERIAL NUMBER. DEXTER AXLE COMPANY COMFIRMED THAT THE DUAL AXLE OF THIS RV WAS RATED 6000 LBS. PER AXLE. THE CONSUMER THEN CALLED CARLISLE TIRE COMPANY WHO…
Complaint 10135597 · Aug 30, 2005

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