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2000 Winnebago Journey

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest May 6, 2005
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Oct 26, 2010
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2000 Winnebago Journey, most frequently naming the tires & wheels and body & structure categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 7 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Tires & wheels266.7%
  • Body & structure133.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
10V525000

EQUIPMENT

Oct 26, 2010
18,461 units potentially affected
The defect: WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.
The risk: THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
The remedy: WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
04V114000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY

Mar 4, 2004
5,143 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE LP TANK HAS STRESS ON WELD JOINTS AT THE POINT WHERE MOUNTING BRACKETS ARE WELDED TO THE TANK.
The risk: THIS COULD CAUSE STRESS CRACKS AT THE WELD JOINTS AND LEAD TO AN LP LEAK AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE DAMAGE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REINSTALL A CRADLE-STYLE CARRIER, AND, IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE LP TANK. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 25, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-6939.
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.Manufacturer number 90View on NHTSA.gov
02V276006

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Dec 3, 2002
631 units potentially affected
The defect: 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. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A BREAK DOWN IN A RUBBER SEAL WITHIN THE GAS VALVE. AS THE RUBBER SEAL AGES, A LEAK MAY OCCUR, ALLOWING PROPANE GAS TO ACCUMULATE IN THE BURNER AREA.
The risk: THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
The remedy: NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT GAS VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-667-3005 OR WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-3535.
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Tires & wheels
Filed May 6, 2005

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED FOUR TIRE FAILURES WITH MICHELIN TIRE EQUIPMENT ON THE 2000 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY.*MR CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THEY STILL HAD 80% OF TREAD LEFT ON THE TIRES. *BF

NHTSA ID
10120442
Incident
May 1, 2005
Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 21, 2003

PASSENGER FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT AT AROUND 20,000 MILES ON ODOMETER; SECOND DRIVER SIDE TIRE FOUND TO HAVE BUBBLE ON INSIDE SIDEWALL AROUND 25,000 MILES ON ODOMETER; SECOND TIRE TAKEN TO MICHELIN DEALER WHOM STATED THAT TIRE APPEARED TO BE AFFECTED BY IMPACT AND NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY; TIRES HAVE ONLY BEEN IMPACTED BY NORMAL POTHOLES, ETC; TALKED TO SEVERAL FOLKS INCLUDING CHASSIS MANUFACTURER (FREIGHTLINER) AND FOUND THAT SIDEWALLS VERY THIN ON XRV TIRES AND FREQUENTLY EXPERIENCE BLOWOUTS; ALSO FOUND SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS ON INTERNET OF FOLKS EXPERIENCING BLOWOUTS AT SIMILAR MILEAGE; HAVE SINCE REPLACED TIRES WITH XVE SINCE THESE ARE MUCH THICKER SIDEWALLS AND HAVE LONGER WEAR.*JB

NHTSA ID
10039253
Incident
Sep 16, 2002
Mileage
20,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Sep 21, 2003

FRAME MOUNTS UNDER REAR WHEEL WELLS ON 2000 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY FAILED DUE TO FAULTY WELDING; NOTICED PROBLEM WHEN METAL IN WHEEL WELLS STARTED COLLAPSING; THESE WELDS JOIN THE CHASSIS TO FRAME OF RV; HAVE NO REAL INDICATION OF WHEN WELDS FAILED BUT HAS BEEN SEVERAL MONTHS; BECAUSE OF FAULTY WELDS, LOTS OF SHIFTING AND SAGGING IN BACK OF RV ALSO CAUSING POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD AND HAS FALLEN ON AIR LINES. *JB

NHTSA ID
10039252
Incident
Jun 17, 2003
Mileage
27,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

7SB009-24-01A

Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.

7SB002-24-01A

Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.

7SB005-23-01A

STRUCTURE

Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.

7SB009-22-02A

EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin sent to all dealers. This bulletin advises dealers they no longer need to email Winnebago the signed Vehicle Registration Form, but they should retain a copy for their records.

7SB009-21-02A

EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's Lemon Law and to comply with Winnebago Motorhome mandates outlined in the Policy & Procedure Manual.

7SB010-21-01Z

EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Winnebago Journey by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2024000—
2023010—
2022010—
2019010—
2018140—
2017340—
2016160—
2015040—
2014040—
2013050—
2012120—
2011230—
2010220—
2009040—
2008070—
2007450—
2006170—
2005640—
20041140—
2003540—
2002130—
2001240—
2000Viewing340—
1999020—
1998030—
1997240—
1996160—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.