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2017 Winnebago ViewProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2017 Winnebago View, most often about the electronic stability control (esc). 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 complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage25kElectronic stability control (ESC), median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 21, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Winnebago View 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
Electronic stability control (ESC)10
Service brakes10
Wheels10

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

5 recalls

2017 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 →

78%repaired · 2018 Q1

Seats

Recall 16V-794 · Nov 1, 2016 · 816 vehicles · 640 repaired

Risk. If the seat detaches from the mounting pedestal, it can increase the risk of injury and crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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94%repaired · 2017 Q4

Lpg systems: water heater

Recall 16V-511 · Jul 6, 2016 · 262 vehicles · 247 repaired

Risk. If carbon monoxide or LP gas enters the living quarters, it can increase the risk of illness or death to the occupants.

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 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 electronic stability control (esc) complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ABS AND ESP WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON DURING VACATION TRIP WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE, INACTIVATING THOSE SYSTEMS AS WELL AS CRUISE CONTROL. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO CAME ON. A VISIT TO THE MERCEDES-BENZ DEALER IN KNOXVILLE, TN, RESULTED IN REPLACEMENT OF RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. ONE…
Complaint 11365608 · Oct 21, 2020 · 24,500 miles

Own a 2017 View?

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