2016 Winnebago ERAProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2016 Winnebago ERA, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-659 the manufacturer reports only 13% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 14, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Winnebago ERA has problems

4 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
Air bags20
Fuel/propulsion system10
Power train10
Service brakes10
Vehicle speed control10

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

8 recalls

2016 Winnebago ERA 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.

13%repaired · 2023 Q1

Seat belts

Recall 20V-659 · Oct 27, 2020 · 1,806 vehicles · 241 repaired

Risk. In the event of a crash, the shoulder belt upper anchorage may not provide adequate protection to the passenger, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

39%repaired · 2020 Q2

Equipment

Recall 19V-042 · Jan 17, 2019 · 3,351 vehicles · 1,294 repaired

Risk. If the cabinet shelf detaches, contents from the cabinet may hit and/or distract the driver, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 →

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60%repaired · 2018 Q3

Electrical system

Recall 17V-262 · Apr 19, 2017 · 5,057 vehicles · 3,054 repaired

Risk. The Axxess radio volume control module can affect electrical system functions, possibly causing an engine shutdown, power loss, illumination of malfunction…

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 →

73%repaired · 2017 Q1

Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems

Recall 15V-625 · Oct 6, 2015 · 8,842 vehicles · 6,465 repaired

Risk. An LP leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

48%repaired · 2016 Q4

Other: labels

Recall 15V-490 · Aug 5, 2015 · 1,732 vehicles · 831 repaired

Risk. Incorrect tire pressure information could cause an owner or operator to under or over inflate the tires, increasing the risk of a tire failure and a crash.

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 ERA 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 ERA median. How we score

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In owners' words

What ERA owners report

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

INQUIRY FROM SENATOR JONI K ERNST ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE: CONCERNS ABOUT A RECALL REG HIS MERCEDES BENZ RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, ALREADY FILED COMPLAINT AND RECEIVED RESPONSE FROM NHTSA, BUT WANTS AN UPDATE AND ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE…
Complaint 11258110 · Sep 30, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 WINNEBAGO ERA 70A. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 19V003000 (AIR BAGS) AND 19V004000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT NHTSA WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR…
Complaint 11241176 · Aug 1, 2019

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