2004 Winnebago Adventurer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Adventurer years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Winnebago Adventurer. That is the most of any Adventurer model year in the database (31 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (9 complaints, 41%), typically at around 23,250 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 22owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 | 9 | 41% | 23,250 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 14% | 9,757 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 14% | 30,630 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 9% | 10,788 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 9% | 7,818 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 9% | 13,800 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 5% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | 15,575 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | 5,600 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | 10,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 10,200 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | 2,100 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 5% | 5,436 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Winnebago Adventurer recalls (3)
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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: On certain motor homes built on a 20,700 gvwr or greater workhorse chassis, there may not be sufficient clearance in the area where the fuel line crosses the frame cross member.
Risk: Without clearance, a condition could develop where the cross member may wear into the fuel line and a fuel leak may develop. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will repair these motor homes by providing clearance between the fuel line and frame cross member. The fuel line will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced. The recall began january 7, 2005. Owners should contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Problem: Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Risk: The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.
Fix: Dealers will replace the buckles. The recall began on november 12, 2004. Owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER EQUIPPED WITH A NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR, MODEL NUMBER: 1201LRIM AND SERIAL NUMBER: 15374429. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REFRIGERATOR BEGAN LEAKING AND AN AMMONIA ODOR WAS DETECTED IN THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. THE NORCOLD MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AT…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 winnebago adventurer. The contact stated that all four rotors were deteriorated to the point of potentially fracturing. The contact mentioned that the rotors were cracked. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to an authorized dealer…
On 09/13/13 i noticed an odor of gas near drivers side rear tires. I slid under motorhome and noticed wet area on gas tank. I inspected the gas tank and found gas leaking from a spot weld for the internal baffle in the gas tank. This is a serious problem that could cause a fire, generator is close…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 winnebago adventurer rv. The vehicle was parked when the contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that there was a hole within an internal weld on the fuel tank. The fuel tank was replaced…
I own a 2004 winnebago adventurer wpg38r. I incurred what amounted to a premature failure of the exhaust system on my on a generator, directly caused by winnebago ignoring onan's "recommended" installation instructions. Those instructions specifically state a support bracket be installed if the…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Winnebago Adventurer?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, equipment, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Winnebago Adventurer?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.