1997 Winnebago Warrior Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 1997 Winnebago Warrior, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Airbags18.3%
- Body & structure18.3%
- Brakes18.3%
- Electrical18.3%
- Engine18.3%
- Fuel system18.3%
- Exterior lighting18.3%
- Other / unspecified18.3%
- Powertrain (other)18.3%
- Suspension18.3%
- Transmission18.3%
- Visibility18.3%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE VEHICLE LEANED TO THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE. THE FRONT LEFT TIRE HAD A RUBBING/WHISTLING SOUND WHEN MOVING. *JG THE TRANSMISSION GEARS DID NOT CHANGE EASILY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE TAILLIGHTS WENT OUT. THE HOUSE BATTERY FAILED TO STAY CHARGED. THE MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED BADLY. THE VEHICLE DRIPPED WATER WHEN IT RAINED. PROPANE LEAK CAUSED ODOR IN VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN THE CONSUMER'S EYES BURNING. THE WINDOWS WERE DRAFTY WHEN CLOSED. STORAGE COMPARTMENT RETAINED WATER WHEN IT RAINED. WATER DAMAGE ON DRAWER AND PAPER ON WALLS. GENERATOR FAILED. THE ENGINE RAN HOT. *NM
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE VEHICLE LEANED TO THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE. THE FRONT LEFT TIRE HAD A RUBBING/WHISTLING SOUND WHEN MOVING. *JG THE TRANSMISSION GEARS DID NOT CHANGE EASILY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE TAILLIGHTS WENT OUT. THE HOUSE BATTERY FAILED TO STAY CHARGED. THE MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED BADLY. THE VEHICLE DRIPPED WATER WHEN IT RAINED. PROPANE LEAK CAUSED ODOR IN VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN THE CONSUMER'S EYES BURNING. THE WINDOWS WERE DRAFTY WHEN CLOSED. STORAGE COMPARTMENT RETAINED WATER WHEN IT RAINED. WATER DAMAGE ON DRAWER AND PAPER ON WALLS. GENERATOR FAILED. THE ENGINE RAN HOT. *NM
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE VEHICLE LEANED TO THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE. THE FRONT LEFT TIRE HAD A RUBBING/WHISTLING SOUND WHEN MOVING. *JG THE TRANSMISSION GEARS DID NOT CHANGE EASILY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE TAILLIGHTS WENT OUT. THE HOUSE BATTERY FAILED TO STAY CHARGED. THE MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED BADLY. THE VEHICLE DRIPPED WATER WHEN IT RAINED. PROPANE LEAK CAUSED ODOR IN VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN THE CONSUMER'S EYES BURNING. THE WINDOWS WERE DRAFTY WHEN CLOSED. STORAGE COMPARTMENT RETAINED WATER WHEN IT RAINED. WATER DAMAGE ON DRAWER AND PAPER ON WALLS. GENERATOR FAILED. THE ENGINE RAN HOT. *NM
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE VEHICLE LEANED TO THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE. THE FRONT LEFT TIRE HAD A RUBBING/WHISTLING SOUND WHEN MOVING. *JG THE TRANSMISSION GEARS DID NOT CHANGE EASILY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE TAILLIGHTS WENT OUT. THE HOUSE BATTERY FAILED TO STAY CHARGED. THE MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED BADLY. THE VEHICLE DRIPPED WATER WHEN IT RAINED. PROPANE LEAK CAUSED ODOR IN VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN THE CONSUMER'S EYES BURNING. THE WINDOWS WERE DRAFTY WHEN CLOSED. STORAGE COMPARTMENT RETAINED WATER WHEN IT RAINED. WATER DAMAGE ON DRAWER AND PAPER ON WALLS. GENERATOR FAILED. THE ENGINE RAN HOT. *NM
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE VEHICLE LEANED TO THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE. THE FRONT LEFT TIRE HAD A RUBBING/WHISTLING SOUND WHEN MOVING. *JG THE TRANSMISSION GEARS DID NOT CHANGE EASILY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE TAILLIGHTS WENT OUT. THE HOUSE BATTERY FAILED TO STAY CHARGED. THE MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED BADLY. THE VEHICLE DRIPPED WATER WHEN IT RAINED. PROPANE LEAK CAUSED ODOR IN VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN THE CONSUMER'S EYES BURNING. THE WINDOWS WERE DRAFTY WHEN CLOSED. STORAGE COMPARTMENT RETAINED WATER WHEN IT RAINED. WATER DAMAGE ON DRAWER AND PAPER ON WALLS. GENERATOR FAILED. THE ENGINE RAN HOT. *NM
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE VEHICLE LEANED TO THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE. THE FRONT LEFT TIRE HAD A RUBBING/WHISTLING SOUND WHEN MOVING. *JG THE TRANSMISSION GEARS DID NOT CHANGE EASILY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE TAILLIGHTS WENT OUT. THE HOUSE BATTERY FAILED TO STAY CHARGED. THE MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED BADLY. THE VEHICLE DRIPPED WATER WHEN IT RAINED. PROPANE LEAK CAUSED ODOR IN VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN THE CONSUMER'S EYES BURNING. THE WINDOWS WERE DRAFTY WHEN CLOSED. STORAGE COMPARTMENT RETAINED WATER WHEN IT RAINED. WATER DAMAGE ON DRAWER AND PAPER ON WALLS. GENERATOR FAILED. THE ENGINE RAN HOT. *NM
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE VEHICLE LEANED TO THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE. THE FRONT LEFT TIRE HAD A RUBBING/WHISTLING SOUND WHEN MOVING. *JG THE TRANSMISSION GEARS DID NOT CHANGE EASILY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE TAILLIGHTS WENT OUT. THE HOUSE BATTERY FAILED TO STAY CHARGED. THE MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED BADLY. THE VEHICLE DRIPPED WATER WHEN IT RAINED. PROPANE LEAK CAUSED ODOR IN VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN THE CONSUMER'S EYES BURNING. THE WINDOWS WERE DRAFTY WHEN CLOSED. STORAGE COMPARTMENT RETAINED WATER WHEN IT RAINED. WATER DAMAGE ON DRAWER AND PAPER ON WALLS. GENERATOR FAILED. THE ENGINE RAN HOT. *NM
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE VEHICLE LEANED TO THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE. THE FRONT LEFT TIRE HAD A RUBBING/WHISTLING SOUND WHEN MOVING. *JG THE TRANSMISSION GEARS DID NOT CHANGE EASILY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE TAILLIGHTS WENT OUT. THE HOUSE BATTERY FAILED TO STAY CHARGED. THE MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED BADLY. THE VEHICLE DRIPPED WATER WHEN IT RAINED. PROPANE LEAK CAUSED ODOR IN VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN THE CONSUMER'S EYES BURNING. THE WINDOWS WERE DRAFTY WHEN CLOSED. STORAGE COMPARTMENT RETAINED WATER WHEN IT RAINED. WATER DAMAGE ON DRAWER AND PAPER ON WALLS. GENERATOR FAILED. THE ENGINE RAN HOT. *NM
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE VEHICLE LEANED TO THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE. THE FRONT LEFT TIRE HAD A RUBBING/WHISTLING SOUND WHEN MOVING. *JG THE TRANSMISSION GEARS DID NOT CHANGE EASILY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE TAILLIGHTS WENT OUT. THE HOUSE BATTERY FAILED TO STAY CHARGED. THE MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED BADLY. THE VEHICLE DRIPPED WATER WHEN IT RAINED. PROPANE LEAK CAUSED ODOR IN VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN THE CONSUMER'S EYES BURNING. THE WINDOWS WERE DRAFTY WHEN CLOSED. STORAGE COMPARTMENT RETAINED WATER WHEN IT RAINED. WATER DAMAGE ON DRAWER AND PAPER ON WALLS. GENERATOR FAILED. THE ENGINE RAN HOT. *NM
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE VEHICLE LEANED TO THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE. THE FRONT LEFT TIRE HAD A RUBBING/WHISTLING SOUND WHEN MOVING. *JG THE TRANSMISSION GEARS DID NOT CHANGE EASILY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE TAILLIGHTS WENT OUT. THE HOUSE BATTERY FAILED TO STAY CHARGED. THE MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED BADLY. THE VEHICLE DRIPPED WATER WHEN IT RAINED. PROPANE LEAK CAUSED ODOR IN VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN THE CONSUMER'S EYES BURNING. THE WINDOWS WERE DRAFTY WHEN CLOSED. STORAGE COMPARTMENT RETAINED WATER WHEN IT RAINED. WATER DAMAGE ON DRAWER AND PAPER ON WALLS. GENERATOR FAILED. THE ENGINE RAN HOT. *NM
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE VEHICLE LEANED TO THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE. THE FRONT LEFT TIRE HAD A RUBBING/WHISTLING SOUND WHEN MOVING. *JG THE TRANSMISSION GEARS DID NOT CHANGE EASILY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE TAILLIGHTS WENT OUT. THE HOUSE BATTERY FAILED TO STAY CHARGED. THE MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED BADLY. THE VEHICLE DRIPPED WATER WHEN IT RAINED. PROPANE LEAK CAUSED ODOR IN VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN THE CONSUMER'S EYES BURNING. THE WINDOWS WERE DRAFTY WHEN CLOSED. STORAGE COMPARTMENT RETAINED WATER WHEN IT RAINED. WATER DAMAGE ON DRAWER AND PAPER ON WALLS. GENERATOR FAILED. THE ENGINE RAN HOT. *NM
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE VEHICLE LEANED TO THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE. THE FRONT LEFT TIRE HAD A RUBBING/WHISTLING SOUND WHEN MOVING. *JG THE TRANSMISSION GEARS DID NOT CHANGE EASILY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE TAILLIGHTS WENT OUT. THE HOUSE BATTERY FAILED TO STAY CHARGED. THE MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED BADLY. THE VEHICLE DRIPPED WATER WHEN IT RAINED. PROPANE LEAK CAUSED ODOR IN VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN THE CONSUMER'S EYES BURNING. THE WINDOWS WERE DRAFTY WHEN CLOSED. STORAGE COMPARTMENT RETAINED WATER WHEN IT RAINED. WATER DAMAGE ON DRAWER AND PAPER ON WALLS. GENERATOR FAILED. THE ENGINE RAN HOT. *NM
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
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.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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