2000 Winnebago AdventurerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2000 Winnebago Adventurer, most often about the structure. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

2000 Winnebago Adventurer

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 6, 2011. Updated daily. Photo: Winnebaggo, CC0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Winnebago Adventurer has problems

14 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
Structure50
Engine and engine cooling40
Equipment20
Vehicle speed control20
Electrical system20
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Exterior lighting20
Fuel system, other20
Visibility10
5 other systems50

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

5 recalls

2000 Winnebago Adventurer 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

Recall 10V-525 · Oct 26, 2010 · 18,461 vehicles

Risk. THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Brake fluid low warning: lamp

Recall 03V-060 · Feb 21, 2003 · 8,532 vehicles

Risk. IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 01V-128 · Apr 30, 2001 · 4,370 vehicles

Risk. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 01V-099 · Mar 26, 2001 · 1,437 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE COPPER LINE COULD BE DAMAGED AND COULD DEVELOP A LEAK WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 00V-273 · Oct 13, 2000 · 6,550 vehicles

Risk. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

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 Winnebago.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other Adventurer 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 Adventurer median. How we score

'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Adventurer owners report

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

THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BRACKET GLUED TO THE FRONT FIBERGLASS FACIA BECAME UN-ATTACHED. THE ASSEMBLY DROPPED OUT OF ITS POSITION AND THE STEEL BRACKET WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF. THE ONLY ATTACHMENT TO THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS THE ELECTRICAL WIRE CONNECTED TO THE HEADLAMP. MY IMMEDIATE CONCERN…
Complaint 10291256 · Nov 6, 2009 · 38,300 miles
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER WPG32V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MEDAL BRACKETS ON THE FRONT GRILL BROKE OFF, AND HE REPAIRED THEM HIMSELF DUE TO THE COST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN 2005 THE FIBERGLAS SIDING BEGAN BUBBLING, AND THE ADHESIVE WAS NOT SECURING THE SIDING AROUND…
Complaint 10181678 · Feb 5, 2007 · 72,866 miles
CONSUMER CONCERNED ABOUT THE 2000 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER CHASSIS BOLT WHICH WAS CONTACTING THE LP GAS LINE LEADING FROM THE LP TANK TO THE FRONT OF THE COACH. *TS THERE WAS WEAR ON THE LP LINE WHERE THE CHASSIS BOLT IS LOCATED. THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE LINE MAY RUPTURE. *NM UPDATED…
Complaint 10159435 · May 30, 2006

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