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2005 Winnebago VectraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2005 Winnebago Vectra, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage28kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 8, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Winnebago Vectra has problems

5 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
Electrical system20
Latches/locks/linkages10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Steering10
Structure10
Suspension10
Visibility10

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

3 recalls

2005 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 →

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 04V-608 · Dec 18, 2004 · 6,201 vehicles

Risk. THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Recall 04V-471 · Sep 27, 2004 · 240 vehicles

Risk. IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HANGS UP ON THE TAB OF THE WIRE COVER, A HAZARDOUS SITUATION COULD RESULT IN THE PEDAL NOT GOING BACK TO IDLE POSITION, INCREASING THE…

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

2005 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
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Vectra owners report

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

THIS REPORT IS ON A FAILED ODOMETER. AT AROUND 53100 MILES THE ODOMETER SET TO ZERO AND STARTED COUNTING FORWARD AGAIN. I BROUGHT THE COACH TO A FREIGHTLINER DEALER IN DALLAS, TX. WHEN THE COACH WAS RECEIVED I WAS INFORMED THAT THE ODOMETER COULD NOT BE CALIBRATED TO THE CORRECT AND KNOWN MILEAGE…
Complaint 10511194 · May 8, 2013 · 53,100 miles
I PURCHASED A 2005 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER 37 B TWO MONTHS AGO AND PROCEDED TO TAKE IT ON A LONG VACATION. THE KNOWINGLY DEFECTIVE VEHICLE FAILED ON OVER 200 OCCASIONS AND WAS DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED OVER 10 TIMES BY FACTORY AND NON FACTORY AUTHORIZED SERVICECENTERS. ULTIMATELY AFTER CONSTANTLY…
Complaint 10100737 · Nov 29, 2004 · 3,200 miles

Own a 2005 Vectra?

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