2004 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 2004 Winnebago Minnie. That ranks 3rd out of 23 Minnie model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 2,337 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 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 | 67% | 2,337 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | 5,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the fasteners holding the fuel tank mounting straps may not have been properly tightened, allowing the possibility for the fuel tank to loosen and fall.
Risk: If the fuel tank falls, there is the potential for the tank to ignite, resulting in personal injury, vehicle and property damage.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and properly tighten the fasteners to the fuel tank straps. The recall began on october 15, 2005. Owners may contact winnebago at 614-585-6939.
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, 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.
Dad: the consumer owns 2004 ford chassis. The consumer stated there were three flats on vehicle over the period of one year. The consumer had the tires inspected and it was determined that the valve stems used were made of rubber. The service dealer stated the tires for this type of motor home…
While driving our 2004 winnebago across the harry nice bridge going from maryland to virginia on i-301 the awning unfurled. The weather conditions were windy. The awning manufacturer has done nothing to correct inadvertent covering of the awning. The manufacturer is a & e systems.*ak
Propane furnace in brand new rv quits working whenever the temperature drops below 50 degrees fahrenheit or so, endangering the occupants sleeping in the vehicle. The propane alarm goes off frequently indicating propane in the vehicle. Dealer, nor manufacturer will repair the problem, despite 6…
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 | 3 | 5 |
| 2003 Minnie | 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 2004 Winnebago Minnie?
Owners most often report equipment, tires problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Winnebago Minnie?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.