2005 Winnebago Vectra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vectra years
- Not enough data 1st of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Winnebago Vectra. That is the most of any Vectra model year in the database (17 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 28,150 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 40% | 28,150 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 20% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 20% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | 1,409 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 20% | 29,855 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Winnebago Vectra recalls (3)
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.
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Problem: Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Risk: The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.
Fix: Dealers will replace the buckles. The recall began on november 12, 2004. Owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Problem: On certain motor homes built on a freightliner chassis with a 400-hp cummins engine, a sheet metal "tab" on a wire cover located behind the accelerator pedal has the potential to catch on the accelerator pedal.
Risk: If the accelerator pedal hangs up on the tab of the wire cover, a hazardous situation could result in the pedal not going back to idle position, increasing the risk of personal injury, vehicle damage and, a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will provide instructions for owners to inspect and if necessary have the wire cover repaired. If owners do not feel comfortable performing the inspection, dealers will inspect and repair as necessary. The recall began on september 17, 2004. Owners should contact winnebago at 641-585-6939.
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.
This report is on a failed odometer. At around 53100 miles the odometer set to zero and started counting forward again. I brought the coach to a freightliner dealer in dallas, tx. When the coach was received i was informed that the odometer could not be calibrated to the correct and known mileage…
The seals of the dual pane windows of the motorhome leak and the windows have become cloudy. This condition is limiting visibility to the review mirrors. I have contacted winnebago and there response was the coach is out of warranty. The cost to replace the three windows is over 2,000. The…
2005 winnebago vectra & freightliner chassis defects: vehicle total loss of steering control @ 65 mph against low angle front quarter cross winds. A sudden frontal 30-35 mph gust of wind @ a 10-15 degree angle of incidence creates a momentary airspeed of 95-100 mph. The 440 sq ft broad surface area…
Owner has a motor home and the vehicle shakes violently when turning left/right. Owner took the vehicle to freightliner of utah and checked the alignment which was fine. However, the shaking of the steering wheel is still in existence. *ak
I purchased a 2005 winnebago adventurer 37 b two months ago and proceded to take it on a long vacation. The knowingly defective vehicle failed on over 200 occasions and was diagnosed and repaired over 10 times by factory and non factory authorized servicecenters. Ultimately after constantly…
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 | 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 Vectra | 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 2005 Winnebago Vectra?
Owners most often report electrical system, latches/locks/linkages, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Winnebago Vectra?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.