1998 Winnebago Rialta Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 28, 2020 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Rialta years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Winnebago Rialta. That is the most of any Rialta model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1998 Winnebago Rialta problems

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

Equipment1
Service Brakes1 · ~178,000 mi
Structure1 · ~178,000 mi
Suspension1 · ~178,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Equipment150%———
Service Brakes150%178,000——
Structure150%178,000——
Suspension150%178,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2008, with 1 complaints
2008: 1200812020: 120201

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1998 Winnebago Rialta recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Winnebago Rialta.

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.

On december 24th, 2019, the right rear spindle of my rear axle failed. I was traveling in a straight line, having just crested a very small speed bump, at 3mph in the driveway of a lowes in upland california. When the axle failed, it tore off the passenger rear brake line and emergency brake cable…

Structure · received Jan 28, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11302586

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 (na) winnebago rialta. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 04e031000 (equipment:recreational vehicle) a few years back, but did not take his vehicle in for repair. He located several other recall notices and decided to have the repairs…

Equipment · received May 22, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10228636

Other Winnebago Rialta years

← 1997 Rialta · 2002 Rialta →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2002 Rialta20
199820
1997 Rialta10
1996 Rialta10

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Winnebago Rialta?

Owners most often report equipment, service brakes, structure problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Winnebago Rialta?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1998 Winnebago Rialta a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Rialta model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.