Winnebago Navion Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 15, 2026 · 20 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 20 owner complaints and 12 safety recalls on file for the Winnebago Navion, across 10 model years (2012–2027). The 2023 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.

Peak: 2023, with 6 complaints
2012: 3201232016: 1201612020: 5202052021: 5202152022: 0202202023: 6202362024: 0202402025: 0202502026: 0202602027: 020270

n = 20 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Winnebago Navion years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Navion model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2023 Navion: 6 complaints, 5 recalls
  2. 2021 Navion: 5 complaints, 6 recalls
  3. 2020 Navion: 5 complaints, 6 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Winnebago Navion problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Electrical System330
Equipment320
Structure320
Air Bags220
Visibility/wiper210
Power Train110

All Winnebago Navion model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2027 Navion01——
2026 Navion02——
2025 Navion06——
2024 Navion05——
2023 Navion65—Equipment
2022 Navion06——
2021 Navion56—Unknown or Other
2020 Navion56—Unknown or Other
2016 Navion10—Air Bags
2012 Navion30—Air Bags

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Frequently asked questions

Which Winnebago Navion years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2023 (6), 2021 (5), 2020 (5). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Winnebago Navion?

Electrical System, with 3 complaints across 3 model years.

How many recalls does the Winnebago Navion have?

12 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.