2008 Winnebago Adventurer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Adventurer years
- Not enough data 11th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Winnebago Adventurer. That ranks 11th out of 31 Adventurer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 4,650 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 2 | 29% | 4,650 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 14% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 14% | 3,800 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 14% | 18,560 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 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.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: Winnebago is recalling 31 my 2006-2008 itasca cambria, horizon, winnebago access, adventurer, journey, minnie winnie, signtseer, tour, vectra, and voyage motor homes equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Fix: Winnebago is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
Problem: On certain motor homes, the passenger side windshield wiper may fail to operate properly.
Risk: Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause impaired visibility which has the potential to result in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.
Fix: Dealers will install new wiper linkage from the wiper motor to the pivot assemblies. The recall began on august 31, 2007. Owners may 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 winnebago adventurer. While driving, the steering wheel felt loose and inadvertently caused the vehicle to drift. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the gear box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact…
Driving a w22 chassis went thru the mountains in arizona and when arriving at the camp site office and driving to the site down a hill brake pedal went to the floor. Pumped the pedal and the brake pedal came up and stopped the motorhome. When the motor engine is off and stepping on the brake pedal…
Driving vehicle in the rain and the two windshield wipers stopped working. They are linked together by a linkage bar. Initially i stopped the rv and moved the driver side windshield wiper back onto the windshield as it had pushed over beyond the window. I turned it on and within a few minutes it…
The windshield wipers have been defective on this vehicle since its purchase. When driving at interstate speeds 50-65 mph the driver's side wiper over travels and becomes lodged on the driver's side windshield pillar post. Wipers then lock up and become useless. After a period of time they will…
This relates to the malfunction of the cruise control on a 2008 winnebago adventurer 35a on a workhorse chassis in a way that could have caused serious injury or death. On november 30,2008, i was traveling on interstate 10 in alabama with the cruise control set at 65. Ahead of me in my lane was a…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Winnebago Adventurer?
Owners most often report visibility, service brakes, steering problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Winnebago Adventurer?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.