1999 Winnebago Itasca Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 24, 2004 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Itasca years
Not enough data 1st of 12 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Winnebago Itasca. That is the most of any Itasca model year in the database (12 years). The most reported problem area is tires (5 complaints, 71%), typically at around 20,200 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 1999 Winnebago Itasca problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Tires5 · ~20,200 mi
Suspension2 · ~8,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires571%20,200——
Suspension229%8,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling114%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 3 complaints
2000: 2200022003: 3200332004: 220042

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Winnebago Itasca recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Winnebago Itasca.

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.

While driving 55 mph the t rear inside dual tire tread separated. Manufacturer was contacted. Firestone, 2557516e. *ak *nm

Tires · received Aug 12, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10079768

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE LEFT REAR OUTSIDE DUAL TIRE BLEW OUT. FIRESTONE, [redacted] THE TREAD SEPARATED 1/4 THE CIRCUMFERENCE. *SC *JB

Tires · received Aug 12, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10079769

The front tires wore out prematurely because of a failure in the ve front end alignment, per mechanic.*ak

Suspension · received Jul 25, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10030146

In march 2003 a firestone steeltex tires failed on my itasca 29ft class c motor home. The tread came off in pieces with the tire remaining at 80 lbs following the separation (inside rear dual). On july 7, 2003 the opposite side inside dual tire also did the same thing. These were original tires…

Tires · received Jul 10, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10025845

The exhaust tail pipe melted a hydraulic hose and leaked oil over the tail pipe . *jb

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Mar 17, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10011943

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Winnebago Itasca?

Owners most often report tires, suspension, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 5 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Winnebago Itasca?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 Winnebago Itasca a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Itasca model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.