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2002 Winnebago AdventurerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 2002 Winnebago Adventurer, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints181 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage13kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 23, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Winnebago Adventurer has problems

18 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
Service brakes, hydraulic41
Exterior lighting30
Electrical system20
Visibility20
Fuel system, gasoline10
Seat belts10
Service brakes10
Service brakes, air10
Engine and engine cooling10
4 other systems40

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

2 recalls

2002 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 →

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

2002 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 service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS HAVING BRAKING FAILURES AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03V060000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE WARNING). THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE BRAKE PADS BURNED ON THE VEHICLE. THE…
Complaint 10364998 · Nov 8, 2010 · 19,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER MOTOR HOME. THE BRAKE CALIPER IS STICKING DRAGGING AND OVER HEATS ON THE REAR AND FRONT BRAKES. A RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED IN REGARDS TO THE FAILURE BUT WORK HORSE STATED THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS IN TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND THIS WAS FROM 2004.…
Complaint 10335236 · Jun 8, 2010 · 56,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES LOCKED INTERMITTENTLY. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURES. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN…
Complaint 10267443 · May 1, 2009 · 3,000 miles

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