Winnebago Brave Problems by Year
Winnebago Brave years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Brave year: 2002, 2003. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2002 Brave: 16 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2003 Brave: 12 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2000 Brave: 9 complaints, 6 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2015 Brave: 2 complaints, 4 recalls
- 1995 Brave: 3 complaints, 2 recalls
- 1997 Brave: 3 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Winnebago Brave problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 6 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Equipment | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Power Train | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Winnebago Brave model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Brave | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2017 Brave | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2016 Brave | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2015 Brave | 2 | 4 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2014 Brave | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2013 Brave | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2011 Brave | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2010 Brave | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2009 Brave | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2008 Brave | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2007 Brave | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2006 Brave | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2005 Brave | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2004 Brave | 7 | 5 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2003 Brave | 12 | 6 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2002 Brave | 16 | 5 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2001 Brave | 6 | 7 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2000 Brave | 9 | 6 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1999 Brave | 4 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1998 Brave | 4 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 1997 Brave | 3 | 1 | — | Parking Brake | |
| 1996 Brave | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 1995 Brave | 3 | 2 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Winnebago Brave years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2002 (16), 2003 (12) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Brave year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Winnebago Brave?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 16 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Winnebago Brave have?
19 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.