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1976-2015 · 16 model years

Winnebago Itasca Problems by year

Owners have filed 37 complaints about the Winnebago Itasca across 16 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 1999 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (7). The most reported problem area is the equipment & accessories, followed by the wheels & tires.

Most complaints for its age19997 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 1999
Complaints
37
Recalls
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Deaths
0

Itasca 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
20156000Fuel systemF
20141000Equipment & accessoriesB
20131000SteeringB
20111000Electrical systemD
20082000BrakesC
20052000Equipment & accessoriesC
20043000Equipment & accessoriesD
20032000Equipment & accessoriesC
20022000Visibility & wipersC
19997000Wheels & tiresF
19981000Transmission & drivetrainB
19952000Body, doors & structureC
19941001Equipment & accessoriesD
19934000BrakesD
19881000Fuel systemB
19761100Equipment & accessoriesD

Most common Itasca problems

Winnebago Itasca recalls 1

Latest Itasca complaints

2004 Winnebago ItascaFuel systemEquipment & accessories

The contact owns a 2004 Winnebago Itasca RV. The contact stated that there was an abnormal propane odor coming from the RV. The contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V114000 (Equipment). The local dealer was not contacted. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired. The RV was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that there was a crack in the propane tank at the weld joints. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 80,600.

Filed Incident Fuel system, other · EquipmentNHTSA 11712133
1998 Winnebago ItascaTransmission & drivetrain

The contact owns a 1998 Winnebago Itasca travel trailer. The contact stated that after parking the RV, the RV would inadvertently roll forward or backward. The contact applied the parking brakes and exited the RV to chock the wheels. The RV was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11427203
2015 Winnebago ItascaFuel system

The contact owns a 2015 Freightliner XC. The contact stated that the fuel line fractured which resulted in fuel spilling all over the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed, diagnosed, and repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.

Filed Incident Fuel system, dieselNHTSA 11425796
2004 Winnebago ItascaBrakes

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 winnebago itasca sunrise motorhome. While driving approximately 50 mph, the brake pedal traveled to the floor without warning and heated up. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the hydraulic calipers did not release and the heat damaged the wheel bearing covers and abs sensors. The failures were not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and stated that the failures were identical. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 10968396
2015 Winnebago ItascaBody, doors & structure

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 winnebago itasca. While driving various speeds the front passenger side slide would independently open. The contact was concerned that a potential crash could occur. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the motor and the control board were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000. Updated 02/21/17*lj *js

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 10926143
2014 Winnebago ItascaEquipment & accessoriesFuel system

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 winnebago itasca. The dealer repaired the vehicle according to nhtsa campaign number: 15v625000 (equipment). The contact indicated that the remedy was not sufficient because it did not permanently repair the vehicle, but caused a failure instead. Upon restarting the vehicle, it was noticed that the right propane regulator was leaking without warning. The contact had to shut an emergency switch off and a second switch due to the failure. The contact was able to inspect the vehicle, but...

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was uncertain of where the internal fracture was pertaining to the hoses, the propane tanks, and the regulators. The contact waited over a month for the repair. The vehicle experienced a leak after the repair. The contact was waiting on instructions from the manufacturer to provide a permanent remedy. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 13,938.

Filed Incident Equipment · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10853286

Questions about the Winnebago Itasca

Which Winnebago Itasca years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1999 (7), 2015 (6), 1993 (4). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1999 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Winnebago Itasca years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1988, 1998, 2013 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Itasca years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Winnebago Itasca problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the equipment & accessories (9), wheels & tires (9), fuel system (5) most often.

How many recalls does the Winnebago Itasca have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Winnebago Itasca 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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