2018 Winnebago Intent Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Intent years
- Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Winnebago Intent. That is the most of any Intent model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is visibility/wiper (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 2,900 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Winnebago Intent 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/wiper | 2 | 100% | 2,900 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2018 Winnebago Intent recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:turn signal
Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Tour, 2013-2018 Journey, 2014-2022 Forza, 2015-2016 Brave, 2015-2019 Grand Tour, 2015-2021 Vista, 2016-2018 Adventurer, Sightseer, 2016-2021 Commercial Vehicle, 2018-2021 Intent, Sunstar, 2018-2020 Horizon, Itasca 2013-2017 Ellipse, Meridian, 2014-2017 Solei, 2015-2016 Tribute, 2015-2018 Sunstar, 2016-2018 Suncruiser, and Sunova motorhomes. The turn signals may have a smaller than required luminous lens area. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 189.
Structure
Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Winnebago Intent vehicles. The cabinet mirror over the driver's seat may not be properly secured, allowing the mirror to fall while moving.
Risk: If the mirror falls, it can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install screws to secure the mirror to the overhead cabinet, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Winnebago Intent motorhomes. The top mounting screws for the exterior rearview mirrors may not be installed correctly, possibly resulting in the mirrors falling off while driving.
Risk: If the mirrors fall off while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will check the location of the mirror and remove and reinstall it to the correct location, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 149.
Equipment
Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Winnebago Era, Travato, Minnie Winnie, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Brave, Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Forza, Journey, Tour, Revel, Paseo, Chalet, Access, and Intent motorhomes and Commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 Itasca Spirit, Navion, Cambria, Tribute, Sunstar, Sunova, Suncruiser, Solei, Meridian, Elipse, Horizon, Reyo, and Via motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
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.
The passenger side exterior side view mirror top two screws sheared of causing the mirror to come away from the body and flop about wildly when driving down the interstate at 65 miles per hour. Currently i have it taped on to the intent. Send pictures of the taped ed mirrr and hole screw showing…
Side passenger side view mirror bolts sheared of while diving down interstate 85 at 65 miles per hour cause mirror to hand and bang againt motor home uncontrollable
Other Winnebago Intent years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Intent | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Intent | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Intent | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 | 4 |
| 2017 Intent | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 Intent | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 Intent | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Intent | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Intent | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Winnebago Intent?
Owners most often report visibility/wiper problems. The top one, visibility/wiper, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Winnebago Intent?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Winnebago Intent a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Intent model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.