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2002 Rialta RialtaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2002 Rialta Rialta, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints41 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage11kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 1, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Rialta Rialta has problems

4 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
Engine and engine cooling20
Fuel system, other10
Power train11
Suspension11

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

3 recalls

2002 Rialta Rialta 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

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 03V-405 · Oct 16, 2003 · 15,337 vehicles

Risk. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wheels: hub

Recall 01V-298 · Sep 15, 2001 · 396 vehicles

Risk. IF THE COVER ROTATES TO THE VALVE STEM, A CONDITION EXISTS THAT COULD SHEAR THE VALVE STEM OFF, LEADING TO A RAPID DEFLATION OF THE TIRE.

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 Rialta.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other Rialta 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 Rialta median. How we score

'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2002 Rialta Rialta, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADE FRACTUREEA08002 · closed Mar 14, 2008
    No recall
  2. ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADE FRACTURERQ07002 · closed Jan 4, 2008
    No recall
In owners' words

What Rialta owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WINNEBAGO RIALTA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE THEN OVERHEATED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL COOLING FAN BLADES FRACTURED AND SEPARATED, HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE…
Complaint 10204585 · Oct 1, 2007 · 14,400 miles
PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE COOLING FAN. *MR THERE WAS AN ENGINE NOISE ALONG WITH SHAKING, VIBRATIONS, AND THE SECTION OF THE FAN ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WAS FOUND MISSING. BOTH OF THE COOLING FANS WERE REPLACED. (THE FINS WERE CRACKED) WINNEBAGO/RIALTA *SCC *JB
Complaint 10038386 · Sep 8, 2003 · 7,449 miles

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