1998 Winnebago Adventurer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Adventurer years
- Not enough data 13th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Winnebago Adventurer. That ranks 13th out of 31 Adventurer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 33%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 17% | 25,716 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 17% | 48,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Winnebago Adventurer recalls (2)
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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.
Fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: motor homes. A liquid propane (lp) hose was installed in the range burner box. The elevated temperature the hose is exposed to inside this box can prematurely age the hose causing a possible lp leak.
Risk: Lp gas leakage could ignite and result in bodily injury and/or property damage.
Fix: Dealers will relocate the flexible hose outside of the range box.
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.
Dt: goodyear tires blew out on the front right driver's side and 6 months later the front passenger's side tire also blewout. Goodyear, 1998, radial tires, 245/70r19.5. The tires had about 40,000 miles on them when they blewout. These were the recommended size tire for the winnebago. Consumer never…
The lamination on each side near the rear of vehicle was peeling off. Consumer fears that if the peeling continues the end caps that hold the two corners down will eventually snap off while in traffic. Manufacturer have been notified of the problem.*ak
Parking brake engaged while in motion. Switch failed on auto park brake system, causing loss of hydraulic fluid and lockup. Luckily was moving slowly to parking area, could have been a real problem because we had been traveling on a narrow two lane highway with zero shoulder. *jb
On a ford chassis, v10 triton engine; in a significant amount of rain storm, air filter gets saturated with rain which causes filter to get clogged up, and vehicle will stall unexpectedly which may cause a crash. Manufacturer is aware of the problem, but has no solution other than don't drive…
Please note the winnebago motorhome is on a 1999 ford super duty f chassis with a 6.8l v-10 engine. In a moderate to heavy rain the air filter becomes saturated with water causing the engine to run rough or stall. I have had the engine stall on a busy interstate highway going 60 mph. On several…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Winnebago Adventurer?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, parking brake problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Winnebago Adventurer?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.