repaired · 2026 Q3
Hood: latch
Risk. A detached hood bracket may become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
2016 Winnebago AdventurerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2016 Winnebago Adventurer, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-733 the manufacturer reports only 7% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 22, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Winnebago Adventurer has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Exterior lighting
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2016 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Exterior lighting: turn signal
Risk. A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Electrical system
Risk. If solar panels are connected and they exceed the amperage capacity of the circuit, the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Show 4 more recalls
repaired · 2017 Q3
Trailer hitches
Risk. Improper torquing of the hitch bolts could cause the hitch to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Structure
Risk. If the steps extend while the vehicle is being driven, the steps may strike a person or another vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Lpg systems: water heater
Risk. The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.
no report yet
Lever and linkage: column shift
Risk. If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
2016 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 exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I was notified by Winnebago via letter dated 11/26/24 of NHTSA Safety Recall 24V733 (Winnebago#189) regarding non-compliance with FMVSS No. 108 "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment". According to Winnebago Customer Relations there is still no fix available. Since this is an important…
Own a 2016 Adventurer?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.