no report yet
Equipment
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…
2005 Winnebago JourneyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2005 Winnebago Journey, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 20, 2012. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Winnebago Journey has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
1Engine and engine cooling
1Equipment
1Structure
1Visibility/wiper
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2005 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
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
Risk. SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST WITHOUT WARNING INVOLVING A MOTOR HOME COULD BE A PROBLEM FOR CERTAIN DRIVERS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. THIS CAN ALLOW EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITE SURROUNDING MATERIALS, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OI VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
no report yet
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
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 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE MEDALLION INSTRUMENTATION CENTER WAS NOT READABLE DUE TO IMPROPER BACK LIGHTING. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST BECAUSE THE PART WAS NOT MADE BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER. UPDATED 9/13/2006 - THE CONSUMER HAS ORDER A UPDATED READ OUT UNIT FROM MEDALLION AND WILL PAY…
MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL FIRE HAZARDS, QUESTIONABLE RELATIONSHIP WITH BATTERY FAILURE, IN COACH PORTION (NOT DRIVE TRAIN) OF 2005 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY, STARTING APPROXIMATELY AUGUST 20, 2005, AND WITH VISIBLE FIREBALL IN INVERTER/CHARGER ON OCTOBER 20, 2005. *JB
2005 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY MOTOR HOME DASHBOARD CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING.*MR WHEN THE FIRE OCCURRED WHITE SMOKE AND FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE DASH AREA. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE DASH AREA WAS MELTED AND NO ONE INSIDE THE VEHICLE WAS INJURED. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE…
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