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2012 Winnebago SightseerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2012 Winnebago Sightseer, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints22 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage6kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 11, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Winnebago Sightseer has problems

2 complaints 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
Structure21
Equipment10

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

3 recalls

2012 Winnebago Sightseer 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

Lpg systems: lines and fittings

Recall 12V-389 · Aug 8, 2012 · 165 vehicles

Risk. If the copper tubing fails, propane can escape leading to a fire or explosion which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)

Recall 12V-057 · Feb 16, 2012 · 2,841 vehicles

Risk. AN INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM KNOWING IF THEY ARE IN PARK OR REVERSE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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

2012 vs. every other Sightseer 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 Sightseer median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2012 Winnebago Sightseer, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Entry Step FailuresPE15011 · closed Jan 8, 2016
    Led to recall 15V-866
In owners' words

What Sightseer owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE STAIRS AT THE EXIT DOOR CAME OUT WHILE IN MOTION CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE GUARD RAIL. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK INJURIES WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION AND NO POLICE REPORT WAS…
Complaint 10693551 · Mar 11, 2015 · 3,000 miles
OUR 2012 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER 30A COMES EQUIPPED WITH A SINGLE PEDESTAL AIR-ASSISTED DINETTE TABLE. OUR ORIGINAL PEDESTAL BEGAN LOWERING BY ITSELF, AND BECOMING VERY DIFFICULT TO LIFT BACK TO TABLE LEVEL. WE FOUND IT HAD STARTED TO COMPLETELY LOWER WHILE DRIVING. THE ISSUE IS THAT THE 2 PASSENGER…
Complaint 10533660 · Aug 5, 2013 · 9,000 miles

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