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.
2016 Winnebago TravatoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2016 Winnebago Travato, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-782 the manufacturer reports only 37% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 7, 2020. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Winnebago Travato has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Electrical system
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Equipment
1Power train
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2016 Winnebago Travato 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 · 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 · 2018 Q3
Lpg systems: lines and fittings
Risk. A propane leak can increase the risk of a fire or an explosion.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Electrical system
Risk. A loose power connection may cause a build up of heat at the connection, increasing the risk of a fire.
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repaired · 2017 Q2
Air bags
Risk. An intermittent loss of contact can result in a vehicle stall and/or a partial or complete loss of the air bags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control…
repaired · 2017 Q1
Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems
Risk. An LP leak in the presence of an ignition source increases 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
2016 vs. every other Travato 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 Travato median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Winnebago Travato, and the recalls they led to.
- Lazydays RV Retail Delivery IssueNo recall
In owners' words
What Travato owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2016 WINNEBAGO TRAVATO MOTORHOME WAS LATCHED ON THE RAM TRUCK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATIONS OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V546000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), 17V108000 (EQUIPMENT) AND 16V598000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) THE DEALER WAS NOT…
OVER 30 TIMES IN THE FIRST 5,000 MILES OF DRIVING, THE LOW TIRE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. EACH TIME THE TIRE PRESSURE CHECKED OK. TOOK TO DEALER WHO SAID THERE WAS A BAD TIRE SENSOR AND HE REPLACED IT. SINCE THEN INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT GO ON EVEN WHEN THE TIRE PRESSURE IS LOW. COULD…
2016 WINNEBAGO TRAVATO DIESEL ON A RAM PROMASTER CHASSIS. ON 2 OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING ON MULTI-LANE HIGHWAYS, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. LUCKILY ON BOTH OCCASIONS I WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD BEFORE BEING INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. THE FIRST TIME THE MESSAGE THAT THE ENGINE THROTTLE…
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