2003 Winnebago Minnie Winnie Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 10, 2009 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Minnie Winnie years
Not enough data 6th of 28 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Winnebago Minnie Winnie. That ranks 6th out of 28 Minnie Winnie model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 39,000 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2003 Winnebago Minnie Winnie problems

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

Equipment3 · ~39,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Equipment3100%39,000——

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
2003: 2200322009: 120091

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2003 Winnebago Minnie Winnie recalls (4)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.Nov 28, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V456000 · 1,491 vehicles

Problem: On certain motor homes equipped with front overhead televisions, incorrect fasteners were used to secure the television located in the front overhead area of the motor home.

Risk: The television may become loose and possibly fall from its position which has the potential to impact the driver or passengers, resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle to assure the correct fasteners (bolts) were used in the tv retention strap. The recall began on december 15, 2006. Owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.

Electrical system:wiringOct 20, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V512000 · 3,950 vehicles

Problem: On motor homes built on ford e-series chassis and equipped with gas engines, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (abs) module may experience an electrical short.

Risk: The electrical short may cause an abs malfunction that would illuminate the abs warning light, or the module may overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. This condition may occur while the vehicle is being driven or unattended.

Fix: Ford motor company is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will install a new fuse in the abs circuit and install a heat shield over the abs module. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or winnebago at 641-585-3535.

Engine and engine coolingOct 20, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V516000 · 5,125 vehicles

Problem: On motor homes built on ford e-series chassis, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. This change in filter paper composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles.

Risk: These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire.

Fix: Ford motor company is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or winnebago at 641-585-3535.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerOct 16, 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V405000 · 15,337 vehicles

Problem: On certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.

Risk: An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. This could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.

Fix: Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. If the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. Consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung at 800-932-3837 or winnebago at 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.

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 winnebago minnie winnie rv. While driving uphill at an unknown speed, the television that was being held by the frame on the front wall fell from the frame and onto the passenger seat in the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The…

Equipment · received Aug 10, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10280028

Consumer stated microwave turned on and off by itself. The dealer's agreed to pay for half of the work that needed to be done. *ak

Equipment · received Dec 8, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10050185

Consumer received recall 03e044000 subject: microwave ovens/circuit short. The consumer did not like that the manufacturer of the microwave was sending the replacement parts to the individual consumers and making them responsible for finding a dealer to install the parts. Also, consumer was…

Equipment · received Nov 18, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10048133

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Winnebago Minnie Winnie?

Owners most often report equipment problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Winnebago Minnie Winnie?

Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.