2000 Winnebago Minnie Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 20, 2006 · 14 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Minnie years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 23 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Winnebago Minnie. That is the most of any Minnie model year in the database (23 years). The most reported problem area is tires (12 complaints, 86%), typically at around 33,000 miles. 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 2000 Winnebago Minnie problems

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

Tires12 · ~33,000 mi
Electrical System1 · ~32,000 mi
Structure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires1286%33,000——
Electrical System17%32,000——
Structure17%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 6 complaints
2002: 2200222003: 6200362004: 4200442005: 1200512006: 120061

n = 14 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Winnebago Minnie recalls (2)

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Seat belts:front:buckle assemblyApr 30, 2001 · NHTSA campaign 01V128004 · 4,370 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the lap belts and, if necessary, replace it with a new belt assembly. Owner notification began may 25, 2001. 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 am-safe at 1-219-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.

Seat belts:front:buckle assemblyOct 13, 2000 · NHTSA campaign 00V273004 · 6,550 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies.

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.

2000 winnebago minnie model 31c class c motor home utilizing a 2000 ford e450 chassis. Tire inflation pressures are religiously checked prior to each use of the motor home. On april 17, 2006 while driving (north on us98 at mile marker 17 in mobile, alabama) at 50 mph the right rear inboard tire…

Tires · received Apr 20, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10155742

Wiring harness loose, came in contact with exhaust causing short and a complete shutdown of pcm (blown fuse) with resultant shutdown of engine computer and engine in the middle of traffic. In both cases, was able to pull to side of roadway but were traffic heavier, would have been stalled in…

Electrical System · received Aug 22, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10133741

Right rear inner duller tire experienced a tread separation while driving 60 mph with two adults and two children in a winnebago minnie 2000 recreational vehicle. While driving consumer was able to hear and feel the tread flapping against the body of the vehicle before pulling over. The tire…

Tires · received Sep 28, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10089229

We were traveling in our 2000 winnebago minnie 31c [class c] motorhome. We left the campground which is located about 25 miles ne of richmond, va at about 1130 am. The outside temperature was between 78-80 degrees. We were traveling south on i-295 and had been on the road about 15 minutes when we…

Tires · received Jul 22, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10082466

Complete tread separation, i-55 about 3 miles south of exit to blytheville ar. Speed 70 mph, temp 55. Winnebago 27 ft minnie rv, ford chasis. Orig equip tire approx 40,300 mi. Left rear inner dual. Tire did not immediately deflate. Drove on to exit and changed to spare. This is third tire of this…

Tires · received Apr 13, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10066113

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Winnebago Minnie?

Owners most often report tires, electrical system, structure problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 12 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Winnebago Minnie?

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

Was the 2000 Winnebago Minnie a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Minnie model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.