1998 Winnebago Brave Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Brave years
- Not enough data 6th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Winnebago Brave. That ranks 6th out of 23 Brave model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 25%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Winnebago Brave 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 | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Winnebago Brave recalls (1)
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.
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.
Will follow up on request from dot for photos of tires next week. Chevrolet truck division is aware of the fact that the winnebago 'brave' package is too heavy for the chassis. My preliminary results indicate that, with the liquids capacity @ 50% and 3 adults, this vehicle's manufacturers axle…
Vehicle wanders alot on the road on a dip or on any uneven road conditions. Consumer will contact dealer. *ak
Magic chief oven; the oven does not burn all the way around, and the control valves stick, not allowing the burners to turn on/off. The dealer replaced the parts three times. *ak
Transmission failed (twice). *yc
Other Winnebago Brave years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Brave | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Brave | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 Brave | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 Brave | 2 | 4 |
| 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 |
| 2003 Brave | 12 | 6 |
| 2002 Brave | 16 | 5 |
| 2001 Brave | 6 | 7 |
| 2000 Brave | 9 | 6 |
| 1999 Brave | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 | 4 | 1 |
| 1997 Brave | 3 | 1 |
| 1996 Brave | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 Brave | 3 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Winnebago Brave?
Owners most often report equipment, power train, suspension problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Winnebago Brave?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Winnebago Brave a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Brave model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.