Winnebago Vectra Problems by Year
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 8 safety recalls on file for the Winnebago Vectra, across 17 model years (1995–2011). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is structure.
Winnebago Vectra years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Vectra model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 Vectra: 5 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2004 Vectra: 2 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2009 Vectra: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1995 Vectra: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1996 Vectra: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 1998 Vectra: 1 complaint, 1 recall
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 Vectra problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Winnebago Vectra model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Vectra | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2010 Vectra | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2009 Vectra | 1 | 3 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2008 Vectra | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2007 Vectra | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2006 Vectra | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2005 Vectra | 5 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2004 Vectra | 2 | 3 | — | Structure | |
| 2003 Vectra | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2002 Vectra | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2001 Vectra | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2000 Vectra | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1999 Vectra | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1998 Vectra | 1 | 1 | — | Parking Brake | |
| 1997 Vectra | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1996 Vectra | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 1995 Vectra | 1 | 0 | — | Parking Brake |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Winnebago Vectra years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2005 (5), 2004 (2), 2009 (1). 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 Vectra?
Structure, with 3 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Winnebago Vectra have?
8 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.