2010 Winnebago Journey Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 26, 2015 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Journey years
Not enough data 7th of 26 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Winnebago Journey. That ranks 7th out of 26 Journey model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 50%). 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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Most common 2010 Winnebago Journey problems

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

Equipment1
Exterior Lighting1 · ~35,000 mi
Visibility1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Equipment150%———
Exterior Lighting150%35,000——
Visibility150%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2011, with 1 complaints
2011: 1201112015: 120151

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2010 Winnebago Journey recalls (2)

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Electrical systemDec 6, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V566000 · 1,521 vehicles

Problem: Winnebago Industries is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Winnebago Journey and Tour motorhomes, and certain model year 2010-2013 Itasca Meridian and Ellipse motorhomes, manufactured June 18, 2010, through November 17, 2011. The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are affected: The one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.

Risk: Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Daimler Trucks North America will be conducting the recall on behalf of Winnebago Industries. Daimler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall began December 26, 2012. Owners should contact Winnebago at 1-641-585-3535 or Daimler Trucks at 1-503-745-6910.

EquipmentOct 26, 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V525000 · 18,461 vehicles

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.

The headlights have become very cloudy and are turning yellow due to deterioration of the plastic which appears to have fine cracking or crazing throughout the material that can not be polished out. The headlights also contain the turn signals and have the following identification: dot sae ahr15pp2…

Exterior Lighting · received Dec 26, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10816240

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 winnebago journey. The contact stated while driving various speeds the front windshields sun blocker shade was fractured on the front passenger side. In addition, he noticed that the front windshield wipers failed to function while driving in inclement weather. The…

Equipment · received Jun 30, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10410058

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Winnebago Journey?

Owners most often report equipment, exterior lighting, visibility problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Winnebago Journey?

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

Was the 2010 Winnebago Journey a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Journey model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.