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1996-2018 · 23 model years

Itasca Meridian Problems by year

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the Itasca Meridian across 23 model years, and it has 17 recalls. The 2004 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (4). The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the brakes.

Most complaints for its age20044 complaints · 4 recallsSee the 2004
Complaints
11
Recalls
17
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Meridian complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20180100-A
20170200-B
20160400-D
20150400-D
20140400-D
20132500Body, doors & structureF
20120300-C
20110200-B
20101200Body, doors & structureC
20090300-C
20080400-D
20070300-C
20061500BrakesD
20051401Electrical systemD
20044401Body, doors & structureF
20032200BrakesC
20020200-B
20010200-B
20000200-B
19990100-A
19980100-A
19970100-A
19960100-A

Most common Meridian problems

Itasca Meridian recalls 17

Latest Meridian complaints

2004 Itasca MeridianTransmission & drivetrainBody, doors & structureFire

Our entire motorhome burned completely, we barely escaped with our lives, when the norcold refrigerator caught fire in the night while we were asleep. We were parked on remote private property. Consumer stated from 2004- 2020 there was no issues with the refrigerator. Original owners: [[redacted]]and [[redacted]] email: [[redacted]] @ aol.Com telephone [[redacted]] address [[redacted]] documents follow information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6)."

Filed Incident Power train · Structure · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11416196
2013 Itasca MeridianFuel system

Diesel exhaust fumes enter our 2013 itasca meridian 34b through the rear cap, fills our closet and totally permeates the ventilating system. This leak is totally spread throughout the coach by the design of the coach's heating and ventilating systems. Winnebago ind. States that fumes can not penetrate the coach. We as owners, can confirm that hazardous exhaust is entering through the rear cap. It is a safety hazard and health risk to us. In our opinion, winnebago ind. Used flawed and biased methods of testing and declared it okay. Winnebago ind. Refuses to observe our smoke test, refuses to use no2 detectors and also refuses to authorize any further repairs. Please help. *Tt

Filed Incident Fuel system, diesel · Unknown or otherNHTSA 10582849
2013 Itasca MeridianBody, doors & structure

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 itasca meridian. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked however, exhaust fumes from the vehicle were being emitted into the contact's bedroom. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the rear cab was not sealed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. The vin was not available.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 10574735
2003 Itasca MeridianWheels & tires

My itasca spirit has had three(3) blow-outs in the same location, the back inside passenger tire. One causing major damage. Finally, a company found that the bracket holding the air bag compressor only had one bolt holding it up instead of four. As a result the hanging bracket was scraping the tire. In 2010 there as a lot of damage to the floor in the bedroom and shower stall that had to be replaced plus the whole left outer side of the vehicle. A lot of out of pocket money was spent on tires and repairs. A picture of the last blow out is available. *Tr

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 10535951
2004 Itasca MeridianLights

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 itasca meridian. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the fog headlights failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not repaired. The dealer did not provide a diagnosis for the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 35,000. *Tr

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10511169
2005 Itasca MeridianElectrical systemFire

At 1:20 pm a fire broke out in the main electrical box. A neighbor in the rv park saw smoke, called 911 and attempted to put out the fire with an extinguisher. The toxic smoke from the insulation went into the interior of the rv through the bedroom floor, killing our dog and completely coating everything in the rv with black, smelly soot, even inside closed drawers and closets. The fire marshals report found that a wire (approx 10 ga) shorted against a metal corner causing heat which set the insulation of a large...

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wire bundle on fire. No evidence of mods or repairs were noted at the area of origin. Report attached. Updated 8/28/12 *cn ..Updated 08/31/12 *bf updated 9/26/12 *cn upadted 09/27/12

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10472162

Questions about the Itasca Meridian

Which Itasca Meridian years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2004 (4), 2003 (2), 2013 (2). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2004 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Itasca Meridian years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1996, 1997, 1998 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Meridian years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Itasca Meridian problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (3), brakes (3), fuel system (2) most often.

How many recalls does the Itasca Meridian have?

NHTSA lists 17 recalls across all Itasca Meridian model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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