2006 Winnebago Outlook Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Outlook years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Winnebago Outlook. That is the most of any Outlook model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 2,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Winnebago Outlook 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 | 1 | 50% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Winnebago Outlook recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting
Problem: Winnebago is recalling 35 my 2006-2008 aspect, access, chalet, outlook, and minnie winnie motor homes, and my 2007-2008 itasca cambria motor homes. A poor ground may develop on the daytime running light module that would allow the module to overheat.
Risk: This could have the potential to ignite, possibly resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.
Fix: Dealers will replace the daytime running light module ground wire. The recall began on may 30, 2008. Owners may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
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.
Structure:body
Problem: On certain motor homes equipped with kwikee brand electric steps, the steps may have been manufactured with defective step control units.
Risk: The defective control units could develop an electrical short allowing for the potential of the plastic case to ignite, possibly resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the kwikee step and replace the step control unit, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on december 23, 2005. 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.
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.
Seat belt latch is unsafe, it releases the seatbelt without pressing the red release button. We contacted Fordâs customer assistance center and weâre informed that there is no recall for this seat belt problem and that we have to replace the seat belt at our own cost.
Tl*- the contact stated that the carbon monoxide detector alarm went off in the 2006 winnebago outlook. The contact stated the passengers exited the vehicle. The fire department inspected the vehicle and stated it was safe to return. The dealership conducted a pressure test on the vehicle and…
Other Winnebago Outlook years
← 2005 Outlook · 2007 Outlook →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Outlook | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Outlook | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 Outlook | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 | 4 |
| 2005 Outlook | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Outlook | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 Outlook | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Winnebago Outlook?
Owners most often report equipment, seat belts problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Winnebago Outlook?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Winnebago Outlook a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Outlook model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.