repaired · 2026 Q3
Hood: latch
Risk. A detached hood bracket may become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
2017 Winnebago VistaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2017 Winnebago Vista, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-733 the manufacturer reports only 7% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 1, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Winnebago Vista has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Visibility/wiper
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2017 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Exterior lighting: turn signal
Risk. A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Electrical system
Risk. If the floor gets wet where the electrical connection is mounted, there is an increased risk of an electrical short and fire.
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.
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repaired · 2017 Q4
Electrical system
Risk. A loose power connection may cause a build up of heat at the connection, increasing the risk of a fire.
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 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Vista owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE DRIVING OUR RV IN RAINY CONDITIONS, THE WINDSHIELD FOGGED UP AND HEAVY CONDENSATION FORMED ON THE SIDE WINDOWS. WHEN WE TURNED THE DEFROSTER ON THICK BLASTS OF STEAM SHOT UP OUT OF THE VENTS, FILLING THE FRONT OF THE COACH WITH A DENSE FOG. THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS, SCARY SITUATION! AT FIRST…
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