1996 Winnebago Adventurer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Adventurer years
- Far more complaints than other years 5th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Winnebago Adventurer. That ranks 5th out of 31 Adventurer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints, 29%), typically at around 62,150 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 14owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Winnebago Adventurer problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 29% | 62,150 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 14% | 17,375 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 14% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Winnebago Adventurer recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack
Problem: The spare tire carrier hoist components can become loose while traveling and allow the spare tire to move from its stored position to the road surface.
Risk: The spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
We purchased an rv from arizona rv outlet 5 weeks ago that had some terrible brake issues, there was a minor fire from brake issues. They claimed to have gone through the vehicle with a fine tooth comb.*ak this is a safety issue. They have refused to help us and even further, we paid for a 4 year…
On my 1996 winnebago motor home (34 feet) (16,000 gvw) i lost the "serpentine fan belt" while traveling at 65 mph on interstate 81 in virginia. This caused a loss of my power steering , and i lost my power brakes! It was a little difficult to steer the vehicle but it was virtually impossible to…
While driving 65 mph, the vehicle's fan belt failed. This caused the power steering and power brakes to become inoperative. Please provide additional information. *jb
The driver said, "there was a strong smell of hot brake fluid". He could hear the brake fluid boiling while inside of motor home". As a result, the brakes had to be pumped in order to stop. *ak
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning, the vehicle overheated. There was no reverse while shifting the gear. *ak when attempted to reverse, nothing happened. The transmission was rebuilt. The problem recurred after the repair. (the vehicle cooled for 30 minutes, then the reverse…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Winnebago Adventurer?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Winnebago Adventurer?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Winnebago Adventurer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Adventurer model years, the 1996 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.