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1985 Winnebago ElandanProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1985 Winnebago Elandan, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 11, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1985 Winnebago Elandan has problems

1 complaint 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
Engine and engine cooling11

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

1 recall

1985 Winnebago Elandan 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

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 87V-155 · Oct 1, 1987 · 9,041 vehicles

Risk. THIS CREATES POTENTIAL FOR FUEL EXPULSION FROM THE FUELFILLER PIPE WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN AFIRE.

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

1985 vs. every other Elandan 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 Elandan median. How we score

'85'86'87'88'89'91
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Elandan owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MECHANICAL PROBLEMS, THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES, POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM
Complaint 561539 · Jun 11, 2001

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