Winnebago Journey DL Problems by Year
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Winnebago Journey DL, across 16 model years (1996–2011). The 2002 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is structure.
Winnebago Journey DL years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Journey DL model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2002 Journey DL: 6 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2001 Journey DL: 4 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2007 Journey DL: 1 complaint, 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 Journey DL problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Winnebago Journey DL model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Journey DL | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2010 Journey DL | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2009 Journey DL | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2008 Journey DL | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2007 Journey DL | 1 | 1 | — | Structure | |
| 2006 Journey DL | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2005 Journey DL | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2004 Journey DL | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2003 Journey DL | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2002 Journey DL | 6 | 3 | — | Structure | |
| 2001 Journey DL | 4 | 2 | — | Tires | |
| 2000 Journey DL | 1 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 1999 Journey DL | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1998 Journey DL | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1997 Journey DL | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1996 Journey DL | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Winnebago Journey DL years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2002 (6), 2001 (4), 2007 (1). 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 Journey DL?
Structure, with 4 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Winnebago Journey DL have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.