2018 Winnebago Vista Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vista years
- Not enough data 1st of 30 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Winnebago Vista. That is the most of any Vista model year in the database (30 years). The most reported problem area is structure (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 22,000 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Winnebago Vista 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 75% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 25% | 30,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Winnebago Vista recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments; latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Sightseer, Itasca Sunova, 2016-2025 Forza, Vista, and Itasca/Winnebago Sunstar, 2015-2025 Adventurer, 2015-2024 Commercial Vehicle, 2015-2028 Itasca Suncruiser, and 2016-2017 Itasca Solei recreational vehicles. The hood bracket adhesive may have been incorrectly applied which can allow the bracket to detach.
Risk: A detached hood bracket may become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters began being mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 192.
Exterior lighting:turn signal
Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Tour, 2013-2018 Journey, 2014-2022 Forza, 2015-2016 Brave, 2015-2019 Grand Tour, 2015-2021 Vista, 2016-2018 Adventurer, Sightseer, 2016-2021 Commercial Vehicle, 2018-2021 Intent, Sunstar, 2018-2020 Horizon, Itasca 2013-2017 Ellipse, Meridian, 2014-2017 Solei, 2015-2016 Tribute, 2015-2018 Sunstar, 2016-2018 Suncruiser, and Sunova motorhomes. The turn signals may have a smaller than required luminous lens area. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 189.
Electrical system
Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Itasca Vista, Sunstar, and Adventurer 35F motorhomes. An electrical connector was mounted directly on the floor instead of to a standoff backet as intended.
Risk: If the floor gets wet where the electrical connection is mounted, there is an increased risk of an electrical short and fire.
Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will correctly mount the electrical connector onto a metal standoff bracket, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2019. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 160.
Equipment
Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Winnebago Era, Travato, Minnie Winnie, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Brave, Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Forza, Journey, Tour, Revel, Paseo, Chalet, Access, and Intent motorhomes and Commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 Itasca Spirit, Navion, Cambria, Tribute, Sunstar, Sunova, Suncruiser, Solei, Meridian, Elipse, Horizon, Reyo, and Via motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
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.
The contact owns a 2018 Winnebago Vista. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V826000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages, Structure); however, when the local dealer was contacted, the contact was informed that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer…
Entry door to vehicle will fail to work to open door from outside. locking you out from the outside. The door handle will pull out as usual but not engage the mechanism that will open the door. If you leave a widow open you can crawl though and open from inside other wise a locksmith will have to…
Instrument lighting inadequate. Cannot see speedometer or other instruments during daylight. This is an issue in many year models.
Bracket holding front engine access panel door fell off while driving down the highway. My tires ran over it and part landed onto busy highway surface at 65 mph. Unable to retrieve the part due to risk on road. The part is simple glued on with no bolts or fasteners. This has happened 4 times on my…
Other Winnebago Vista years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Vista | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 Vista | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 Vista | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 Vista | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 Vista | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 Vista | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 Vista | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 | 4 | 4 |
| 2017 Vista | 2 | 5 |
| 2016 Vista | 1 | 6 |
| 2015 Vista | 4 | 7 |
| 2014 Vista | 3 | 3 |
| 2013 Vista | 4 | 4 |
| 2012 Vista | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 Vista | 3 | 4 |
| 2010 Vista | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 Vista | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 Vista | 1 | 4 |
| 2007 Vista | 3 | 4 |
| 2006 Vista | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Vista | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Vista | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 Vista | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 Vista | 3 | 3 |
| 2001 Vista | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 Vista | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Vista | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Vista | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Vista | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 Vista | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Winnebago Vista?
Owners most often report structure, exterior lighting, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Winnebago Vista?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Winnebago Vista a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vista model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.