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2017 Winnebago TravatoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2017 Winnebago Travato, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-782 the manufacturer reports only 37% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 37%Owner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 8, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Winnebago Travato 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 system11
Service brakes11

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

5 recalls

2017 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.

38%repaired · 2026 Q1

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 23V-627 · Sep 8, 2023 · 8,583 vehicles · 3,285 repaired

Risk. An awning that extends during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

51%repaired · 2020 Q3

Electrical system

Recall 18V-546 · Aug 17, 2018 · 6,700 vehicles · 3,440 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

37%repaired · 2019 Q2

Equipment

Recall 17V-782 · Dec 7, 2017 · 17,360 vehicles · 6,413 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

74%repaired · 2018 Q3

Lpg systems: lines and fittings

Recall 17V-108 · Feb 20, 2017 · 1,058 vehicles · 779 repaired

Risk. A propane leak can increase the risk of a fire or an explosion.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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71%repaired · 2017 Q4

Electrical system

Recall 16V-598 · Aug 12, 2016 · 3,826 vehicles · 2,704 repaired

Risk. A loose power connection may cause a build up of heat at the connection, increasing the risk of a 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

2017 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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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2017 Winnebago Travato, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Lazydays RV Retail Delivery IssueAQ17003 · closed Jun 13, 2022
    No 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 2017 WINNEBAGO TRAVATO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE RV EXPERIENCED AN INTERNAL COACH ELECTRICAL FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO NIELSON RV (341 E. SUNLAND DR, ST GEORGE, UT 84790, [PHONE]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FIRE WAS…
Complaint 11074314 · Feb 22, 2018 · 1,400 miles

Own a 2017 Travato?

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