1998 Winnebago Vectra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vectra years
- Not enough data 3rd of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Winnebago Vectra. That ranks 3rd out of 17 Vectra model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is parking brake (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 32,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Winnebago Vectra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Brake | 1 | 100% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | 32,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Winnebago Vectra recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: Winnebago is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
Risk: The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
Fix: Winnebago is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The recall began during december 2010. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
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.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 75 mph the parking brake light illuminated and the parking brake engaged. The vehicle was driven for awhile and taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the cable. Upon returning home from the trip, the dealer replaced the motor for the auto park which did…
Other Winnebago Vectra years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Vectra | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Vectra | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 Vectra | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 Vectra | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 Vectra | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 Vectra | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 Vectra | 5 | 3 |
| 2004 Vectra | 2 | 3 |
| 2003 Vectra | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Vectra | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Vectra | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Vectra | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Vectra | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 Vectra | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 Vectra | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 Vectra | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Winnebago Vectra?
Owners most often report parking brake, power train problems. The top one, parking brake, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Winnebago Vectra?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Winnebago Vectra a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vectra model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.