1997 Winnebago Minnie Winnie Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 13, 2006 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Minnie Winnie years
Not enough data 3rd of 28 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Winnebago Minnie Winnie. That ranks 3rd out of 28 Minnie Winnie model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (7 complaints, 100%), typically at around 42,309 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 1997 Winnebago Minnie Winnie problems

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

Tires7 · ~42,309 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires7100%42,309——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 2 complaints
2000: 1200012003: 2200322004: 2200422005: 1200512006: 120061

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1997 Winnebago Minnie Winnie recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Winnebago Minnie Winnie.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph the rear passenger inside tire blew out due to tread separation. The tire was made by firestone, tire line 22575r16. The dealership and manufacturer have not been alerted.

Tires · received Jun 13, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10159723

My family and i were travelling in our 1997 winnebago minnie winnie class c rv at approx. 55 mph on rt. 44 in middleborough, ma when the left front tire blew and the rv immediately pulled left toward oncoming traffic. I was able to pull back to the right and safely pull over. Upon investigating the…

Tires · received May 15, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10120955

Purchased one owner 1997 29 ft. Used class c winnebago motorhome privately from elderly couple (30,000 miles) previously serviced by dealer, last april. We have used this vehilcle 2000 miles this year. Approximately two miles after getting on the highway, tread and outer belt seperated without…

Tires · received Sep 13, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10090929

We have a 1997 minnie winnie motorhome with firestone steeltex radial tires r4s lt225/75r16 m/s. One of the rear dually tires blew on a trip with less than 18,000 miles. We replaced the tire and didn't think much about it until we took another trip and one of the dually tires on the other side blew…

Tires · received Mar 8, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10060764

Firestone steeltex radial lt225/75r16. Inside right rear dual on our 31 ' 97 winnebago vibrated for about 3 seconds at highway speed and then a loud noise (tread came off and i could see traffic behind me avoiding the tread). The tire still had air in it, but all tread had come off. My wife and i…

Tires · received Jun 29, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10023970

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Winnebago Minnie Winnie?

Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 7 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Winnebago Minnie Winnie?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1997 Winnebago Minnie Winnie a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Minnie Winnie model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.