2018 Winnebago Minnie Winnie Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Minnie Winnie years
- Not enough data 4th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Winnebago Minnie Winnie. That ranks 4th out of 28 Minnie Winnie model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 70 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Winnebago Minnie Winnie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 50% | 70 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 50% | 17,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Winnebago Minnie Winnie recalls (1)
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Equipment
Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Winnebago Era, Travato, Minnie Winnie, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Brave, Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Forza, Journey, Tour, Revel, Paseo, Chalet, Access, and Intent motorhomes and Commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 Itasca Spirit, Navion, Cambria, Tribute, Sunstar, Sunova, Suncruiser, Solei, Meridian, Elipse, Horizon, Reyo, and Via motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Trimark 060-1650 Door Latch Failures (PE20021) — opened Nov 23, 2020, closed Dec 13, 2024.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Component is the RV door latch manufactured by TriMark model no. t507. The failure of this lock was that when inside the vehicle the plunger does not fully retract allowing the door to open. If you go on YouTube and search TriMark RV lock repair you will see the multiple failures of not being able…
Both sides of my travel trailer frame has developed cracks where a bolt goes through to connect a frame cross member from the left side of the frame to the right side of the frame near the axles. The frame is an nxg made by bal/norco industries. The cracks developed over the last 2.5 years. The…
The frame on both sides of my travel trailer has cracks where a bolt goes through to connect a frame cross member from the left side of the frame to the right side of the frame near the axles. The frame is an nxg made by bal/norco industries. The cracks developed sometime over the last 2 years. The…
****note - need more information, requested the vin on 4/24/2018**** bed frame support failure. Flimsy construction allowed bed frame wooden members to crack and cause support failure. Bed mattress was beginning to cave thru into lower cargo bay. I had to rebuild and strengthen the entire design…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Winnebago Minnie Winnie?
Owners most often report structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Winnebago Minnie Winnie?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.