repaired · 2026 Q3
Exterior lighting: turn signal
Risk. A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 Winnebago JourneyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2018 Winnebago Journey, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-733 the manufacturer reports only 7% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 1, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Winnebago Journey has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2018 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.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Electrical system
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.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q2
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
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
2018 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Journey owners report
Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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Own a 2018 Journey?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.