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2008 Winnebago AdventurerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2008 Winnebago Adventurer, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints70 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage5kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 11, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Winnebago Adventurer has problems

7 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
Visibility20
Service brakes10
Steering10
Structure10
Vehicle speed control10
Visibility/wiper10

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

3 recalls

2008 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

Windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Recall 07V-370 · Aug 20, 2007 · 67 vehicles

Risk. INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE IMPAIRED VISIBILITY WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE AND…

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

2008 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Adventurer owners report

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

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE BEEN DEFECTIVE ON THIS VEHICLE SINCE ITS PURCHASE. WHEN DRIVING AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS 50-65 MPH THE DRIVER'S SIDE WIPER OVER TRAVELS AND BECOMES LODGED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD PILLAR POST. WIPERS THEN LOCK UP AND BECOME USELESS. AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME THEY WILL…
Complaint 10330626 · May 16, 2010 · 4,650 miles
2008 ADVENTURER 38T WITH DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. CUSTOMER STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER GOT STUCK AND WOOD NOT WORK. CONSUMER ALSO SAID IT LETS WATER IN ON THE DRIVER DOOR ARMREST WITH ALL THE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS. *KB THE TECHNICIAN WELDED AN EXTENSION ON THE WIPER ARM,…
Complaint 10207227 · Oct 25, 2007

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