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1988-2018 · 28 model years

Itasca Suncruiser Problems by year

Owners have filed 46 complaints about the Itasca Suncruiser across 28 model years, and it has 32 recalls. The 2005 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (5), while 1994 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the equipment & accessories.

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Most complaints for its age20055 complaints · 6 recallsSee the 2005
Complaints
46
Recalls
32
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
1
Deaths
0

Suncruiser 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
20180300-C
20170300-C
20160600-D
20150500-D
20140300-C
20131500-D
20120300-C
20110300-C
20101200Electrical systemC
20090300-C
20080300-C
20074301Body, doors & structureD
20062300Equipment & accessoriesC
20055600BrakesF
20046300BrakesD
20034500BrakesD
20022200BrakesC
20013200BrakesC
20003200Equipment & accessoriesC
19994200Fuel systemC
19980200-B
19972201Equipment & accessoriesC
19961101Equipment & accessoriesB
19952200BrakesC
19941000BrakesA
19930100-A
19892300Engine & coolingD
19883100Transmission & drivetrainB

Most common Suncruiser problems

Itasca Suncruiser recalls 32

Latest Suncruiser complaints

2010 Itasca SuncruiserElectrical system

This may be too old for you to care. But recently I was told that I should write you. I have attempted to attach a picture of a 1/0 wire with about 4 inches of it insulation melted away or burnt. The wire is directly connected to the engine starting batteries. The rig is a front engine diesel chassis (fred). When winnebago manufactured my rig they basically cobbled it from their design on a ford gasoline chassis. The fred l needs engine starting batteries in the engine compartment, while the ford could...

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start with the batteries under entrance steps, next to the house batteries. To make this adjustment winnebago ran the aforementioned 1/0 wire between the new location for the engine starting batteries to the house batteries. The problem is that they ran the wired between a 3 inch gap between the exhaust and the frame. Perhaps they thought they took care of this potential problem by wrapping the exhaust with some kind of insulation. Within a few weeks of purchasing the rig new, I called the dealer to complain that the engine battery drained too low to start the engine within two weeks of sitting. They proclaimed that this was normal due to parasitic load and I should start and run it for a few minutes every couple of weeks. I thought that was crazy but I ahd a newer covet that could not sit idle for more than a month. About a year later the batteries did not last for just two days. I decided to measure this 'parasitic' load. In so doing I blew the fuse in my 10 amp better. After considerable effort I found the melted wire. I ran a new one, away from the exhaust, and the rig can now sit for over two months and still start. I suspect that the insulation on the exhaust pipe created a high impedance fault that with time got worse.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11317282
1994 Itasca SuncruiserBrakes

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford f-550 equipped with an 1994 winnebago itasca sun cruiser. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, however, traveled to the floor while the brake fluid low warning light illuminated. The rv was taken to an independent mechanic where it was inspected and noticed that the brake lines were leaking and had extreme corrosion. The rv repair was pending. No dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware and informed of the failure. The contact was also informed that the rv was not subjected to a recall. The failure mileage approximately 48,923.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11309851
2013 Itasca SuncruiserOther & unknown

Had kidde fire extinguisher in motorhome. Pulled unit after recall of general notification on news broadcast and checked function. Unit failed to function. Disposed of non-functional unit, replaced with new unit for safety. Called kidde after notification by winnebago industries. Kidde would not send appropriate replacement item. Dangerous to equip motorhomes with defective fire extinguisher, disgusting when manufacturer (kidde) won't honorably replace item. Answer was, since you determined it malfunctioned and did not keep it, we can't replace it.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11065723
2007 Itasca SuncruiserElectrical systemFire

Heatilator electric fireplace insert electronic board and wires shorted out and burned. We were parked in a campsite and luckily sitting there as sparks flew plus wires smoking. I unplugged unit so nothing else would burn. It did not throw a fuse or breaker. Wires were just hanging from heating unit. *Js

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10669455
2006 Itasca SuncruiserWheels & tires

We purchased four (4) new michelin tires for the rear of our 2006 itasca sun cruiser in june, 2014. These are the michelin xrv tires (235/80r22.5). While driving on i-24 in manchester, tn, we had a blow out on one of the new tires (rear, outside tire but the damage was on the inside next to the axle tire). Luckily, we carry a spare tire on a rim. Contacting three different dealers in the area, to get no help, we decided to continue without a spare tire to our florida location. Upon arriving in fl, we are not...

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getting any satisfaction from the local michelin dealer or the michelin corporate number. We had less than 500 miles on these new tires. They were inflated correctly and checked daily. We still have the old tire for inspection. To add insult to injury, these tires now are on a national back order and are not available anytime soon. *Tr

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 10651257
2007 Itasca SuncruiserVisibility & wipersBody, doors & structure

Windshield leaking due to the metal framework the windshields were attached to was rusted and the glass to metal seal failed. It is my understanding that in a rain storm the windshields could fail and fall out causing a safety hazard while driving. *Tr

Filed Incident Visibility · StructureNHTSA 10479258

Questions about the Itasca Suncruiser

Which Itasca Suncruiser years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2004 (6), 2005 (5), 1999 (4). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2005 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Itasca Suncruiser years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1994, 1993, 1988 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Suncruiser years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Itasca Suncruiser problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (15), equipment & accessories (6), fuel system (5) most often.

How many recalls does the Itasca Suncruiser have?

NHTSA lists 32 recalls across all Itasca Suncruiser 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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