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2005 Winnebago MinnieProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2005 Winnebago Minnie, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 15, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Winnebago Minnie 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 system10

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

4 recalls

2005 Winnebago Minnie 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

Electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.

Recall 06V-456 · Nov 28, 2006 · 1,491 vehicles

Risk. THE TELEVISION MAY BECOME LOOSE AND POSSIBLY FALL FROM ITS POSITION WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IMPACT THE DRIVER OR PASSENGERS, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–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 →

–no report yet

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 04V-512 · Oct 20, 2004 · 3,950 vehicles

Risk. THE ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE AN ABS MALFUNCTION THAT WOULD ILLUMINATE THE ABS WARNING LIGHT, OR THE MODULE MAY OVERHEAT RESULTING IN A BURNING ODOR, SMOKE,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 04V-516 · Oct 20, 2004 · 5,125 vehicles

Risk. THESE HOT PARTICLES MAY IGNITE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM DAMAGE OR UNDERHOOD FIRE.

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 Minnie 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 Minnie median. How we score

'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'98'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Minnie owners report

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

CONTINUOUS AND REPEATED FAILURE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM/BATTERIES IN MOTORHOME COACH AS WELL AS CHASSIS BATTERY. FOUR SETS OF COACH BATTERIES REPLACED AND NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO LOCATE SOURCE OR SOURCES OF PROBLEM. KNOWN BATTERY ISSUE BUT ALSO COACH ELECTRICAL ISSUES. *TR
Complaint 10242255 · Sep 15, 2008 · 3,000 miles

Own a 2005 Minnie?

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