2002 Winnebago Adventurer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Adventurer years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Winnebago Adventurer. That ranks 2nd out of 31 Adventurer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (4 complaints, 22%), typically at around 13,250 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 18owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 22% | 13,250 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 17% | 9,550 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 11% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 11% | 33,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 6% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 6% | 30,845 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 6% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | 9,550 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:brake fluid low warning: lamp
Problem: Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105,"hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by the standard.
Risk: In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the system warning indicator.
Fix: Dealers will repair these vehicles. Owner notification began april 25, 2003. 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 winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
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.
Previous recall from workhorse custom chassis was for the brake calipers hanging up after a prolonged storage of the motor home (rv). This recall repair was done in a timely manner. I had to put my motor home in for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. A wheel seal had to be replaced. Upon…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 winnebago adventurer. The contact stated that he was having braking failures and the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 03v060000 (service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake warning). The failure recurred and the brake pads burned on the vehicle. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 winnebago adventurer motor home. The brake caliper is sticking dragging and over heats on the rear and front brakes. A recall notice was received in regards to the failure but work horse stated they do not have the parts in to repair the vehicle and this was from 2004…
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 winnebago adventurer. The contact stated that the front dual pane windows abnormally fog, which significantly reduces her visibility. She is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer to determine the cause of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure and…
2002 winnebago rv with ford v10 engine blow a spark plug on highway 17 on a dangerous road. Had to be towed. This is a known problem with ford and they have done nothing to fix the problem which could cause a fire if vapors are ignited. *tr
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Winnebago Adventurer?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, exterior lighting, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Winnebago Adventurer?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.