2003 Winnebago Minnie Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Minnie years
- Not enough data 3rd of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Winnebago Minnie. That ranks 3rd out of 23 Minnie model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 6,751 miles. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Winnebago Minnie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | 6,751 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Winnebago Minnie recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
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:wiring
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 cooling
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/trailer
Problem: On certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, models mr1031wb, mr1032bb, mr1033sb, mr1351wb, and mr1352bb, the microwaves 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 1-800-932-3837 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
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.
2003 winnebago minnie rv. Consumer writes in regards to multiple michelin tire failures. *smd the consumer stated the sidewalls were showing cracks. Al 4 tires, were replaced. However, 4 months later, the consumer experienced a tire blow out on the left rear inside tire, which caused considerable…
Smelled gas fumes inside the motorhome when parked. Traced the smell to the generator and found gas leaking from the fuel inlet line into the fuel filter inside the generator. Called cumins northwest in pendleton, oregon as the generator is a onan manufactured by cumins and was under warrenty. Took…
On 3/18/04 enroute from kansas to branson mo, my 2003 rialta dead stopped on the highway. 4 of 6 bolts in the axle had fallen out. I was told by the winnebago roadside assistance that this was a common problem. This is a critical safety problem, that had i not been on a back highway, could have…
Other Winnebago Minnie years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Minnie | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 Minnie | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 Minnie | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 Minnie | 0 | 6 |
| 2021 Minnie | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 Minnie | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 Minnie | 7 | 2 |
| 2018 Minnie | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 Minnie | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 Minnie | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 Minnie | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Minnie | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 Minnie | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 Minnie | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 Minnie | 1 | 4 |
| 2004 Minnie | 3 | 5 |
| 2003 | 3 | 5 |
| 2002 Minnie | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Minnie | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 Minnie | 14 | 2 |
| 1998 Minnie | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Minnie | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 Minnie | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Winnebago Minnie?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, power train, tires problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Winnebago Minnie?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.