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1998 Winnebago VectraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1998 Winnebago Vectra, most often about the parking brake. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage32kParking brake, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 26, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Winnebago Vectra 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
Parking brake10
Power train10

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

1 recall

1998 Winnebago Vectra 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

Equipment

Recall 10V-525 · Oct 26, 2010 · 18,461 vehicles

Risk. THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK…

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

1998 vs. every other Vectra 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 Vectra median. How we score

'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11
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In owners' words

What Vectra owners report

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

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR AWHILE AND TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE CABLE. UPON RETURNING HOME FROM THE TRIP, THE DEALER REPLACED THE MOTOR FOR THE AUTO PARK WHICH DID…
Complaint 10163814 · Jul 28, 2006 · 32,000 miles

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