Winnebago Journey recalls and problems
28 recalls and 43 owner complaints for 22 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
28
Complaints
43
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
6
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Winnebago Journey by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Journey | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Journey | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Journey | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Journey | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Journey | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Journey | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Journey | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Journey | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Journey | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 Journey | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 Journey | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Journey | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Journey | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Journey | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Journey | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 Journey | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 Journey | 4 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Journey | 4 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Journey | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 Journey | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Journey | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Journey | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Winnebago Journey problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 10 | |
| Electrical System | 10 | |
| Equipment | 10 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | |
| Tires | 5 | |
| Visibility | 4 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
All Winnebago Journey recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-733 | Oct 1, 2024 | 2013–2018 | Exterior Lighting | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
| 23V-365 | May 24, 2023 | 2022–2023 | Seat Belts | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
| 18V-546 | Aug 17, 2018 | 2016–2019 | Electrical System | Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Winnebago Era, Travato, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Paseo, Via, Adventurer, Journey, Tour, and Grand Tour motorhomes. |
| 17V-782 | Dec 7, 2017 | 2013–2018 | Equipment | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
| 17V-736 | Nov 20, 2017 | 2017–2018 | Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
| 16V-277 | May 10, 2016 | 2016 | Suspension, Steering | Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2016 Winnebago Journey and Forza, and 2016 Itasca Solei and Meridian motor homes manufactured May 7, 2015, to March 25, 2016. |
| 15V-758 | Nov 16, 2015 | 2015–2016 | Equipment | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
| 15V-625 | Oct 6, 2015 | 2013–2016 | Equipment | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
| 13V-161 | Apr 24, 2013 | 2012–2014 | Equipment | Winnebago Industries is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Minnie Winnie, Aspect, Sightseer, Adventurer, and Journey motorhomes; and model year 2012-2014 Itasca Spirit, Cambria, Sunova, Suncruiser, and Meridian… |
| 12V-566 | Dec 6, 2012 | 2010–2013 | Electrical System | Winnebago Industries is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Winnebago Journey and Tour motorhomes, and certain model year 2010-2013 Itasca Meridian and Ellipse motorhomes, manufactured June 18, 2010, through November… |
| 11V-520 | Oct 20, 2011 | 2011 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2011 journey, meridian, tour, ellipse motor homes and winnebago commercial vehicles built on mc, xcl, and xcs chassis from september 1, 2010, through december 31, 2010, and… |
| 10V-525 | Oct 26, 2010 | 2000–2011 | Equipment | Winnebago is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. |
| 10V-122 | Mar 25, 2010 | 2008–2009 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Winnebago has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2008-2009 motorhomes fitted with ricon public use lifts. |
| 09V-300 | Jul 29, 2009 | 2001–2003 | Equipment | Winnebago is recalling 1,547 model year 2001-2003 recreational vehicles equipped with norcold model 1200lrim refrigerators, manufactured from march 1, 2001 to december 31, 2002, with serial numbers between 1273701 and… |
| 08V-573 | Oct 30, 2008 | 2008–2009 | Suspension | Winnebago is recalling 594 my 2008-2009 destination, journey, tour, vectra, and itasca latitude, meridian, ellipse, and horizon motor homes equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. |
| 08V-419 | Aug 12, 2008 | 2006–2008 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Winnebago is recalling 31 my 2006-2008 itasca cambria, horizon, winnebago access, adventurer, journey, minnie winnie, signtseer, tour, vectra, and voyage motor homes equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. |
| 08V-265 | Jun 13, 2008 | 2001 | Equipment | Winnebago is recalling my 1999-2002 ultimate advantage, ultimate freedom, my 1999-2001 chieftain, my 2000-2001 brave, my 2001 journey my 2000 minnie winnie, my 2000-2002 itasca horizon, my 1999 suncruiser, my 2001… |
| 08V-223 | May 19, 2008 | 2005–2009 | Steering | Winnebago is recalling 1,699 my 2005-2009 winnebago journey, tour and itasca meridian and ellipse motor homes built on the freightliner xc chassis. |
| 08V-226 | May 19, 2008 | 2007–2008 | Steering | Winnebago is recalling 306 my 2007-2008 journey, destination, tour and itasca meridian, latitude, and ellipse motor homes built on freightliner chassis. |
| 08V-149 | Mar 28, 2008 | 2006–2008 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Winnebago is recalling 31 my 2006-2008 journey, voyage, my 2006-2007 sightseer, my 2006 adventurer, minnie winnie, my 2007 access, tour, vectra, itasca cambria, and my 2007-2008 itasca horizon motor homes equipped with… |
| 05V-573 | Dec 28, 2005 | 2006 | Structure | On certain motor homes equipped with kwikee brand electric steps, the steps may have been manufactured with defective step control units. |
| 05V-496 | Nov 1, 2005 | 2006 | Steering | On certain motor homes, the cinch bolt, where the steering column connects to the intermediate shaft, was improperly tightened. |
| 05V-407 | Sep 14, 2005 | 2004–2006 | Equipment | On certain motor homes, the roof vent for the optional 4-door refrigerator was incorrectly located. |
| 04V-608 | Dec 18, 2004 | 2004–2005 | Seat Belts | Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 04V-114 | Mar 4, 2004 | 2000–2004 | Equipment | On certain motorhomes, the LP tank has stress on weld joints at the point where mounting brackets are welded to the tank. |
| 03V-026 | Jan 15, 2003 | 2003 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain motor homes equipped with caterpillar 3126e hydraulically controlled electronically actuated unit injected diesel engines with high efficiency pumps (Hep8). |
| 02V-276 | Dec 3, 2002 | 2000 | Equipment | Certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483, 874, and 875. |
| 99V-326 | Nov 22, 1999 | 2000 | Fuel System, Other | Vehicle description: motor homes. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Winnebago Journey?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2004 Winnebago Journey has the most reports (11). Check the 2004 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Winnebago Journey have?
NHTSA lists 28 safety recalls covering Winnebago Journey model years 2000–2019, 2022–2023.
What are the most common Winnebago Journey problems?
Owners report structure, electrical system, equipment problems most often.