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2005 Winnebago Itasca SpiritProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2005 Winnebago Itasca Spirit, most often about the electrical system. 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 injuryTypical failure mileage30kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 26, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Winnebago Itasca Spirit 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
Electrical system11

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

1 recall

2005 Winnebago Itasca Spirit 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 05V-475 · Oct 13, 2005 · 3,613 vehicles

Risk. IF THE FUEL TANK FALLS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR THE TANK TO IGNITE, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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

2005 vs. every other Itasca Spirit 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 Itasca Spirit median. How we score

'04'05'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Itasca Spirit owners report

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

RETURNED FROM A 3 DAY CAMPING TRIP AND PARKED MOTORHOME AT MY HOUSE. WHEN I HOOKED UP TO SHORE POWER I IMMEDIATELY SMELLED SMOKE. ACCORDING TO REPAIR GUY THE PLUG IN FOR THE SLIDE (110) MUST HAVE HAD BAD CONNECTION AND SHORTED. IT MELTED EVERYTHING IN THE SURROUNDING AREA UNDER THE VANITY IN…
Complaint 10585051 · Apr 26, 2014 · 30,358 miles

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