2016 Winnebago AspectProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2016 Winnebago Aspect, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-782 the manufacturer reports only 37% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 17, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Winnebago Aspect has problems

2 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
Electrical system11
Structure10

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

3 recalls

2016 Winnebago Aspect 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.

51%repaired · 2020 Q3

Electrical system

Recall 18V-546 · Aug 17, 2018 · 6,700 vehicles · 3,440 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

37%repaired · 2019 Q2

Equipment

Recall 17V-782 · Dec 7, 2017 · 17,360 vehicles · 6,413 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

71%repaired · 2017 Q4

Electrical system

Recall 16V-598 · Aug 12, 2016 · 3,826 vehicles · 2,704 repaired

Risk. A loose power connection may cause a build up of heat at the connection, increasing the risk of a fire.

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

2016 vs. every other Aspect 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 Aspect median. How we score

'05'06'07'08'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Aspect owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 WINNEBAGO ASPECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORHOME WAS INCLUDED IN A RECALL THAT REQUIRED THE TRANSFER SWITCH TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSFER SWITCH RECENTLY CAUGHT ON FIRE AND EXTINGUISHED ON ITS OWN. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE…
Complaint 11012656 · Aug 3, 2017 · 4,000 miles

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