no report yet
Seat belts
Risk. IF THE RESTRAINT SEPARATES FROM THE VEHICLE DURING A CRASH, THE BELT WILL NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE SEAT OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO…
2006 Winnebago ViewProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 2006 Winnebago View, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 15, 2015. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Winnebago View has problems
22 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
4Service brakes, hydraulic
3Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Power train
2Wheels
1Structure
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Tires
1Visibility
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2006 Winnebago View 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: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. THIS COULD IMPACT NEARBY PERSONS OR OBJECTS RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/;OR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
no report yet
Structure: body
Risk. THE DEFECTIVE CONTROL UNITS COULD DEVELOP AN ELECTRICAL SHORT ALLOWING FOR THE POTENTIAL OF THE PLASTIC CASE TO IGNITE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY…
no report yet
Air suspension system: springs/bags
Risk. THIS COULD DAMAGE THE TIRE AND CAUSE VEHICLE INSTABILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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
2006 vs. every other View 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 View median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 Winnebago View, and the recalls they led to.
- CARGO DOOR EXTENDING DURING TRAVELLed to recall 07V-163
In owners' words
What View owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2006 DODGE SPRINTER/WINNEBAGO VIEW. CONSUMER EXPRESS THEY BELIEVE MOTORHOME IS A LEMON AND REQUEST RELIEF UNDER ACT 297 OF 1993 *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV HAS BROKEN DOWN ON THREE OCCASIONS FOR THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM; A BROKEN RESONATOR. *JB
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, AND TURBO RESONATOR CRACKED ON 2006 ITASCA NAVION (DODGE SPRINTER CHASSIS/MERCEDES DIESEL). THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE, RESULTING IN DECELERATION NECESSITATING STOPPING AND CALLING SERVICE, OR IF YOU CONTINUE TO DRIVE, PROGRESSIVE DECELERATION UNTIL THE VEHICLE QUITS MOVING…
IN JANUARY 2007 I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 WINNEBAGO VIEW DOWN I-95 TO ORLANDO FLORIDA. SOMEWHERE IN GEORGIA THE TURBO FAILED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I COULD NOT GO OVER 60MPH IN TRAFFIC FLOWING AT 75MPH PLUS. IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS. I TOOK THE WINNEBAGO TO A DODGE DEALER IN ORLANDO AND…
Own a 2006 View?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.