2012 Winnebago Journey Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Journey years
- Not enough data 11th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Winnebago Journey. That ranks 11th out of 26 Journey model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 17,383 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Winnebago Journey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 100% | 17,383 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2012 Winnebago Journey recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: Winnebago Industries is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Minnie Winnie, Aspect, Sightseer, Adventurer, and Journey motorhomes; and model year 2012-2014 Itasca Spirit, Cambria, Sunova, Suncruiser, and Meridian motorhomes. The affected vehicles were manufactured January 10, 2012, through April 5, 2013 and may be missing a range enclosure.
Risk: A missing range enclosure may allow the gas range flame to be extinguished due to air flow. In such a case, propane gas will continue to flow without a flame. If propane continues to flow, in the presence of an ignition source, it may suddenly combust resulting in a fire and/or personal injury.
Fix: Winnebago notify owners and dealers will install a range enclosure, free of charge. The safety recall began on May 20, 2013. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-641-585-3535. Winnebago's recall campaign number is 128.
Electrical system
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.
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY RV. WHILE MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY, THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE RV WAS FINALLY ABLE TO STOP. THE RV WAS TOWED TO BOB BELL FORD (7125 RITCHIE HWY, GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061, [redacted])…
Other Winnebago Journey years
← 2011 Journey · 2013 Journey →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Journey | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 Journey | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Journey | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Journey | 1 | 4 |
| 2017 Journey | 3 | 4 |
| 2016 Journey | 1 | 6 |
| 2015 Journey | 0 | 4 |
| 2014 Journey | 0 | 4 |
| 2013 Journey | 0 | 5 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 Journey | 2 | 3 |
| 2010 Journey | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 Journey | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 Journey | 0 | 7 |
| 2007 Journey | 4 | 5 |
| 2006 Journey | 1 | 7 |
| 2005 Journey | 6 | 4 |
| 2004 Journey | 11 | 4 |
| 2003 Journey | 5 | 4 |
| 2002 Journey | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 Journey | 2 | 4 |
| 2000 Journey | 3 | 4 |
| 1999 Journey | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 Journey | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 Journey | 2 | 4 |
| 1996 Journey | 1 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Winnebago Journey?
Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Winnebago Journey?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.