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2016 Winnebago ViewProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2016 Winnebago View, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-782 the manufacturer reports only 37% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 37%Owner complaints41 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage14kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 9, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Winnebago View has problems

4 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
Engine21
Service brakes20
Electrical system10
Electronic stability control (ESC)10
Equipment10
Wheels10

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

4 recalls

2016 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.

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 →

60%repaired · 2018 Q3

Electrical system

Recall 17V-262 · Apr 19, 2017 · 5,057 vehicles · 3,054 repaired

Risk. The Axxess radio volume control module can affect electrical system functions, possibly causing an engine shutdown, power loss, illumination of malfunction…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

73%repaired · 2017 Q1

Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems

Recall 15V-625 · Oct 6, 2015 · 8,842 vehicles · 6,465 repaired

Risk. An LP leak in the presence of an ignition source increases 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

2016 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

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In owners' words

What View owners report

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

The component is wheel speed sensors. Safety issues - uncontrolled speed, transmission, engine performance, vehicle unable to be operated safely - Had the problem in 2020 (twice) - 2 of 4 sensors replaced after towing....again, in 2020 the third failed - had the 4th replaced at my expense. This…
Complaint 11531160 · Jul 9, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 WINNEBAGO VIEW. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT CALLED MERCEDES-BENZ OF ROCHESTER (4447 CANAL PL SE, ROCHESTER, MN 55904, [PHONE]). THE DEALER HAD AN INVESTIGATOR…
Complaint 11254504 · Sep 10, 2019 · 14,000 miles

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