repaired · 2023 Q3
Rear/other: anchorage
Risk. Unsecured passengers have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2020 Tiffin PhaetonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2020 Tiffin Phaeton, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-680 the manufacturer reports only 44% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 16, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Tiffin Phaeton has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Engine
1Exterior lighting
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2020 Tiffin Phaeton 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 · 2023 Q2
Fuel injection system: fuel rail
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Steering
Risk. A loose steering pinch bolt can result in a loss of steering control, 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 Tiffin.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other Phaeton 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 Phaeton median. How we score
'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Phaeton owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE EPA CAME OUT WITH REQUIREMENTS IN 2013 THAT ALL DIESEL ENGINES HAVE A POLLUTION MITIGATING DEF (DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID) SYSTEM. APPARENTLY, THE EPA REQUIRED THE INDUSTRY TO MEASURE THE FOLLOWING THREE ITEMS WITH RESPECT TO BLUE DEF. - LEVEL OF DEF - TEMPERATURE OF DEF - QUALITY OF DEF I HAVE BEEN…
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