WinnebagoRecalls, problems & years to avoid

NHTSA has 1,229 owner complaints on file for 196 Winnebago models. The Adventurer has the most (199). Pick a model to see which years to avoid.

Models19626 currently sold
Owner complaints1,229All model years
Most complaintsAdventurer199 complaints
Latest recall26V-601Sep 18, 2026

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls. Updated daily.

Past Winnebago models

Winnebago1973–2002 · 130 complaintsMost complaints: 2000
Brave1987–2018 · 75 complaintsMost complaints: 2002
Sightseer1996–2018 · 53 complaintsMost complaints: 2003
Journey1996–2023 · 46 complaints
Itasca1976–2015 · 37 complaints
Chieftain1994–2011 · 22 complaints
Warrior1981–1997 · 18 complaints
Vectra1993–2011 · 15 complaints
ERA2009–2024 · 12 complaints
Journey DL1996–2011 · 12 complaints
Chieftan1972–1992 · 12 complaints
Tour2005–2019 · 8 complaints
VIA2009–2019 · 6 complaints
Lesharo1983–1989 · 5 complaints
Outlook2003–2010 · 4 complaints
Elandan1985–1991 · 4 complaints
Super Chief1988–1990 · 4 complaints
Redundant Suncruiser2000 · 4 complaints
Brave SE1998–2001 · 4 complaints
Fuse2013–2019 · 4 complaints
Elante1992–1994 · 3 complaints
Aspect2005–2019 · 3 complaints
Inspire2021–2023 · 2 complaints
Horizon2018–2020 · 2 complaints
Trend2013–2019 · 2 complaints
Chalet1995–2018 · 2 complaints
ONE2012–2014 · 2 complaints
Itasca Spirit2004–2006 · 2 complaints
Intent2013–2021 · 2 complaints
WF Series1987–1988 · 1 complaint
222fd2002 · 1 complaint
Boldt2020–2022 · 1 complaint
Destination2007–2017 · 1 complaint
Grand Tour2015–2019 · 1 complaint
L33wb1998 · 1 complaint
Lite Five2012–2014 · 1 complaint
Meridian2011–2013 · 1 complaint
Paseo2013–2019 · 1 complaint
Phasar1983–1989 · 1 complaint
Scorpion2016–2017 · 1 complaint
Spectrum1986–1989 · 1 complaint
Spyder2016–2020 · 1 complaint
Vecta2004–2008 · 1 complaint
View Profile2010–2012 · 1 complaint
WFJ38s2010–2014 · 1 complaint
Winnie Drop2016–2017 · 1 complaint
WKM34rq1996 · 1 complaint
WKP36l2000–2002 · 1 complaint
WL33b1999 · 1 complaint
WT319rb1989 · 1 complaint
D181970–1972 · 0 complaints
ICN36ra1990–1991 · 0 complaints
IF Series1987–1988 · 0 complaints
CW825fw1990 · 0 complaints
Instinct2016–2017 · 0 complaints
CW825ft1990 · 0 complaints
CW822fw1990 · 0 complaints
CW822ft1990 · 0 complaints
Itasca Sunstar2015 · 0 complaints
Itasca Viva2014–2015 · 0 complaints
J38s2009–2012 · 0 complaints
Commerical Van1983–1985 · 0 complaints
WV221rd1996 · 0 complaints
L34wy1998 · 0 complaints
L36wl1998 · 0 complaints
Centauri1983–1989 · 0 complaints
WKM35wq1996 · 0 complaints
LLT1980 · 0 complaints
Luxor1996–2011 · 0 complaints
WKP36g2000 · 0 complaints
Metro Link2014–2015 · 0 complaints
Cambria2022–2023 · 0 complaints
Micro MINNIE52019 · 0 complaints
C20rd1971 · 0 complaints
Minnie Drop2019 · 0 complaints
Minnie Plus2016–2017 · 0 complaints
Minnie PLUS52020 · 0 complaints
C201971 · 0 complaints
Minnie Winnie DL1992 · 0 complaints
Mwrb1972 · 0 complaints
Mwrg1972 · 0 complaints
Brave D26rt1976 · 0 complaints
Astro Van1985–1989 · 0 complaints
WT319rk1989 · 0 complaints
WKP36ld2000–2002 · 0 complaints
Q40e2002 · 0 complaints
Q40ed2002 · 0 complaints
Adventurer Limited2008 · 0 complaints
WV221rc1996 · 0 complaints
Shell1993–2023 · 0 complaints
Access Premier2009–2012 · 0 complaints
Sightseer D33c2010 · 0 complaints
527rq1992 · 0 complaints
Special Purpose2005–2006 · 0 complaints
WL33c1999 · 0 complaints
527rc1992 · 0 complaints
Sportsman DEN1976 · 0 complaints
WL34y1999 · 0 complaints
524rc1992 · 0 complaints
522rg1992 · 0 complaints
427rt1992 · 0 complaints
427rq1992 · 0 complaints
Transit BUS28sh2015 · 0 complaints
Transit BUS28wc2015 · 0 complaints
427rc1992 · 0 complaints
Trekker1981 · 0 complaints
Type C1979 · 0 complaints
UKQ40j1998–2000 · 0 complaints
Ultimate Advantage1996–2011 · 0 complaints
Ultimate Freedom1996–2011 · 0 complaints
Ultralite2013–2014 · 0 complaints
Utility Van1985 · 0 complaints
WPF33s2007 · 0 complaints
424rc1992 · 0 complaints
Vectra Grand Tour1996–2011 · 0 complaints
VF12001994 · 0 complaints
422rg1992 · 0 complaints
321rl1990–1991 · 0 complaints
WPF38s2006 · 0 complaints
321rg1990–1991 · 0 complaints
Vista E30w2010 · 0 complaints
321rb1990–1991 · 0 complaints
320rb1990–1991 · 0 complaints
VW3LGRN1978 · 0 complaints
VW5LGRT1978 · 0 complaints
222qd2002 · 0 complaints
WC419rb1980–1981 · 0 complaints
WCM33rq1993 · 0 complaints
WCM37rw1993 · 0 complaints
WCN27rt1989 · 0 complaints
WCN31rq1989 · 0 complaints
WCN31rt1989 · 0 complaints
WCN33rq1989 · 0 complaints
WCN36rq1989 · 0 complaints
WCP37rq1986–1987 · 0 complaints
WD423rb1979 · 0 complaints
WD424rh1979 · 0 complaints
WF31b1999 · 0 complaints
WF35c1999 · 0 complaints
WFE30w2010 · 0 complaints
WFF31s2006 · 0 complaints
WFF38s2008 · 0 complaints
WFJ33s2012–2014 · 0 complaints
WFJ35s2009 · 0 complaints
WPG35u2001 · 0 complaints
221b2002 · 0 complaints
WG30a1999 · 0 complaints
WG33b1999 · 0 complaints
WG34h1999 · 0 complaints
WG35c1999 · 0 complaints
WG35s1999 · 0 complaints
222hd2002 · 0 complaints
D24cl1972 · 0 complaints
D27c1970–1972 · 0 complaints
D27cl1972 · 0 complaints
D28c1972 · 0 complaints
D28CII1972 · 0 complaints
WPG37g2001 · 0 complaints
D24c1970–1972 · 0 complaints
D241970–1972 · 0 complaints
D22c1970–1972 · 0 complaints
Ellipse2011 · 0 complaints
D221970–1972 · 0 complaints
D20 Mwrg1975 · 0 complaints
D201972 · 0 complaints
G33wq1998 · 0 complaints
WKG 34rq1992–1996 · 0 complaints
Hike2021–2023 · 0 complaints
HIKE1002022 · 0 complaints
HIKE2002022–2024 · 0 complaints