repaired · 2026 Q3
Hood: latch
Risk. A detached hood bracket may become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
2018 Winnebago SunstarProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2018 Winnebago Sunstar, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. It is covered by 3 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 June 26, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Winnebago Sunstar has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Latches/locks/linkages
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2018 Winnebago Sunstar 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 · 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.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Electrical system
Risk. If the floor gets wet where the electrical connection is mounted, there is an increased risk of an electrical short and 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 Sunstar 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 Sunstar median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Sunstar owners report
Recent latches/locks/linkages complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F53 Winnebago RV. The contact stated that the front hood latch had detached, but the secondary hood latch was operational, securely keeping the hood closed. The hood was previously glued, but the failure recurred. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local…
Own a 2018 Sunstar?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.