repaired · 2019 Q4
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2016 Thor Motor MiramarProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2016 Thor Motor Miramar, most often about the structure. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-758 the manufacturer reports only 12% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 27, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Thor Motor Miramar has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Structure
3Visibility
3Visibility/wiper
1Electrical system
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Seat belts
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2016 Thor Motor Miramar 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.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Risk. If the windshield wipers cannot be used, driver visibility would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Risk. Failure of the windshield wipers may impair the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 Motor.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other Miramar 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 Miramar median. How we score
'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Miramar owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ON FEBRUARY 2ND 2020 AS I WAS TRAVELING ON I-75 SOUTH HEADING HOME FROM CINCINNATI THROUGH KENTUCKY AT ABOUT MILE MARKER 104 IN KENTUCKY WE HEARD A RATTLING NOISE AND A WINDOW ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF MY VEHICLE SIMPLY FELL OUT ONTO THE HIGHWAY. THANK GOODNESS NO ONE WAS NEXT TO ME OR THIS COULD HAVE…
S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING - ENCLOSING A LIST OF MAJOR ISSUES WITH THE 2016 THOR MIRAMAR 34.4 MOTOR HOME. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE RIGHT SIDE WINDSHEILD WIPER TRAVELED TO FAR TO THE LEFT AND WOULD GET STUCK. THE WIPER WAS REPAIRED 3 TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEFROSTER MOTOR QUIT, DRIVER…
THE ENTRY DOOR LATCH HAD A PIECE OF PLASTIC THAT BROKE OFF AND GOT STUCK AND PREVENTED US FROM OPENING THE DOOR. A LOCKSMITH GAINED ENTRY AND REMOVED THE PLASTIC PIECE. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THOR MOTORHOMES THAT HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER. WE COULD…
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