2005 Winnebago Adventurer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Adventurer years
- Not enough data 11th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Winnebago Adventurer. That ranks 11th out of 31 Adventurer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (3 complaints, 43%). There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 3 | 43% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 14% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | 94,887 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Winnebago Adventurer recalls (6)
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, diesel:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Winnebago is recalling 2,331 my 2002-2004 brave and itasca sunrise my 2005 2006 winnebago voyage, adventurer, itasca sunrise and suncruiser motor homes. The propane tank mounting bracket may have an incomplete or improper weld.
Risk: Should the weld fail, the propane tank can tip or fall, possibly releasing propane which has the potential to ignitea fire, resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and properly weld the bracket free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2009. Owners may contact winnebago at 800-537-1885.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: On certain motor homes, the roof vent for the optional 4-door refrigerator was incorrectly located.
Risk: This can allow excessive heat buildup which has the potential to ignite surrounding materials, resulting in personal injury and/oi vehicle and property damage.
Fix: Dealers will relocate the roof vent. The recall began on september 9, 2005. Owners may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Certain motor homes built on 24,000-lb gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr)workhorse chassis with 235/80r22.5g xrv tires fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.' the motor homes were inadvertently equipped with an incorrect load range tire label.
Risk: Failure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications and tire inflation recommendations can result in tire damage and vehicle instability, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Owners will be mailed supplementary tire labels containing the correct tire inflation information. If an owner desires, their dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on march 24, 2005. Owners may contact winnebago at 641-585-6939.
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.
Concerning recall 51101-c. The dealers are telling me the only thing covered under this recall is the calipers, even though because of the calipers, the rotors are also damaged. And the abs sensor is melted. Just wondering what your interpretation of this recall is. Thanks for your time. [xxx]…
April, 2016, rv parked and propane could be smelled. It was determined that it was coming from a cracked weld on a 2009 manchester tank model 68129, winnebago # 144116-01-000. This 2009 tank was a replacement for a 2005 tank, same winnebago #, that was installed under nhtsa campaign number…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 winnebago adventurer rv. The contacted stated that when shifting from park to drive, the parking brake warning light illuminated, indicating that the parking brake was a still engaged. The vehicle was taken directly to the dealer for diagnosis where the contact was…
The digital instrument cluster failed and we could not tell the millage nor what gear we were in. This is definitly a safety concern as one can think they were in drive and really be in reverse
2005 winnebago adventurer. Consumer states that the norcold refrigerator in his motorhome has gone out twice and he paid to have it fixed. He phoned norcold and was told they would reimburse him. He has not been reimbursed yet. *kb the consumer stated from the day the rv was purchased, it never did…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Winnebago Adventurer?
Owners most often report equipment, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Winnebago Adventurer?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.