Menu

1996 Winnebago JourneyProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1996 Winnebago Journey, most often about the structure. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

–
CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 26, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Winnebago Journey 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
Structure10

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

6 recalls

1996 Winnebago Journey 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

Equipment

Recall 10V-525 · Oct 26, 2010 · 18,461 vehicles

Risk. THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 02V-276 · Dec 3, 2002 · 631 vehicles

Risk. THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 01V-128 · Apr 30, 2001 · 4,370 vehicles

Risk. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 2 more recalls
–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 00V-273 · Oct 13, 2000 · 6,550 vehicles

Risk. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: electrical

Recall 00V-052 · Feb 24, 2000 · 235 vehicles

Risk. IF AN OVERLOAD WERE TO OCCUR TO THE CIRCUIT, IT COULD IGNITE THE INSULATION AND RESULT IN BODILY INJURY AND/OR 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

1996 vs. every other Journey 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 Journey median. How we score

'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'22'23
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Journey owners report

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

THE FRAME STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE IS BENT AND TWISTED, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT HANDLE WELL WHILE DRIVING DUE TO FRAME STRUCTURE PROBLEMS, SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE THE SAME SYMPTOMS. *MJS
Complaint 552495 · Jun 5, 2000

Own a 1996 Journey?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.