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1994 Winnebago ElanteProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1994 Winnebago Elante, most often about the parking brake. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage32kParking brake, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 23, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Winnebago Elante 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
Parking brake20
Power train10

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

1 recall

1994 Winnebago Elante 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

Mechanical: carrier/rack

Recall 97V-012 · Feb 3, 1997 · 10,590 vehicles

Risk. THE SPARE TIRE CAN CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES.

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

1994 vs. every other Elante 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 Elante median. How we score

'92'93'94
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Elante owners report

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

AUTO PARK SYSTEM ON GM P30 CHASSIS IF THIS SYSTEM FAILS IT LOCKS THE TRANSMISSION BRAKE OR YOU HAVE NO PARKING BRAKE TO HOLD VEHICLE IN THE PARK POSITION. *TR
Complaint 10243258 · Sep 23, 2008 · 54,000 miles
MY MOTORHOME (1994 WINNEBAGO ELANTE) CONTAINS A P-30 CHASSIS. THE AUTOBRAKE SYSTEM IS VERY POORLY DESIGNED. THE HYDRAULIC ASSIST ACTUATOR IS POWERED BY THE POWER STEERING PUMP WHICH CONTAINS A VERY VERY SMALL RESERVOIR FOR THE PUMP. THE ACTUATOR LEAKS BADLY REQUIRING VERY FREQUENT ADDITIONS OF…
Complaint 10043014 · Oct 16, 2003 · 10,000 miles

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