2016 Winnebago Instinct Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 7, 2016 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Instinct years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2016 Winnebago Instinct so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2016 Winnebago Instinct recalls (2)

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Equipment:other:labelsOct 7, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V719000 · 3,118 vehicles

Problem: Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Winnebago Winnie Drop, Micro Minnie, Minnie, Minnie Plus, Spyder, Scorpion, Destination, Instinct, and Voyage travel trailers manufactured November 9, 2015, to September 6, 2016. The weight label on the affected vehicles incorrectly states the fresh water capacity in gallons when it should be stated in pounds.

Risk: The incorrect information may cause the trailer to be overloaded, possibly resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect weight labels with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2017. Owners may contact Winnebago owner relations at 1-574-825-5250 extension 5220.

Equipment:other:labelsMar 17, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V159000 · 50 vehicles

Problem: Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2016 Instinct trailers manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 29, 2016. The affected trailers may have an inadvertent "I" stamped as the fifth character in the VIN number.

Risk: No direct safety risk exists but an accurate VIN is required to verify trailer applicability for any future safety recalls.

Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install a new VIN plate over the incorrect VIN plate, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5250.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Winnebago Instinct?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2016 Winnebago Instinct?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2016 Winnebago Instinct a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Instinct model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.