repaired · 2019 Q2
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2013 Winnebago VistaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2013 Winnebago Vista, most often about the steering. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-782 the manufacturer reports only 37% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 28, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Winnebago Vista has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Steering
1Equipment
1Structure
1Visibility
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2013 Winnebago Vista 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
Risk. If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk…
no report yet
Steering
Risk. The bolts may fracture, leading to separation of the steering gear and thus a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
Risk. AN INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM KNOWING IF THEY ARE IN PARK OR REVERSE, INCREASING THE RISK OF 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
2013 vs. every other Vista 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 Vista median. How we score
'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Vista owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 WINNEBAGO VISTA 30T. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OVER 50 MPH IT WOULD DRIFT FROM SIDE TO SIDE. MODIFICATIONS WERE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE WHICH INCLUDED ADDING EXTRA TORSION BARS TO THE REAR AND FRONT SUSPENSION WHICH CORRECTED THE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 WINNEBAGO VISTA XT RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE SWAYED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC RESTING, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE AFTERMARKET TORSION…
2013 WINNEBAGO VISTA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE UNSTABLE STEERING. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV HAS ROLL, SWAY, WANDER AND TRUCK PUSH PROBLEMS. THE RV WAS ALREADY VULNERABLE DUE TO ITS HEIGHT, WEIGHT AND SIZE. IT WAS RECOMMENDED IT THE RV DIDN'T HAVE IMPROVED STEERING CONTROL, IT…
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