2000 Winnebago Winnebago Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 5, 2008 · 16 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Winnebago years
More complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Winnebago Winnebago. That is the most of any Winnebago model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is tires (7 complaints, 44%), typically at around 25,331 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2000 Winnebago Winnebago problems

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

Tires7 · ~25,331 mi
Visibility3
Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~38,023 mi
Equipment2 · ~44,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2 · ~44,000 mi
Fuel System, Other1 · ~21,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1
Seats1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires744%25,331——
Visibility319%———
Engine and Engine Cooling213%38,023——
Equipment213%44,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic213%44,000——
Fuel System, Other16%21,000——
Latches/locks/linkages16%———
Seats16%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 4 complaints
2000: 1200012001: 2200122002: 3200232003: 4200342004: 3200432005: 2200522008: 120081

n = 16 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Winnebago Winnebago recalls (1)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerMar 20, 2001 · NHTSA campaign 01V091004 · 3,632 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: motor homes and travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers n841, n821, n641, and n621. These refrigerators can experience a cooling system leak caused by operation in the ac electric mode. If a leak occurs, the cooling performance of the refrigerator will deteriorate, requiring immediate replacement of the cooling unit.

Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the ac electric mode can result in a fire.

Fix: Norcold will inspect and replace the refrigerator cooling units. Norcold will conduct the owner notification. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact norcold service center 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.

Tl*the contact owned a 2000 winnebago rialta (na). While driving 65 mph in dry conditions, the contact heard a loud bang and the vehicle began to run hot. He drove to a gas station to allow the engine to cool down and added fluid. When he began driving again, the vehicle overheated once more. The…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Feb 5, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10217000

Dt: contact states the vacuum hose/piping from the power brakes to the engine broke causing the vehicle to have lose of power braking capability. The contact wrapped the end that was cracked with electrical tape, applied pressure and tried to put the ends back together. The consumer did replace the…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Jul 12, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10128475

While driving at any speed consumer noticed that water was leaking from passenger's side and driver's side windows. This caused the windows to fog up, and poor visibility to the driver. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both windows needed to be replaced…

Visibility · received Jan 5, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10106850

The consumer received a recall for a samsung microwave. The required repairs were made but the consumer was charged. *nm the consumer would like to be reimbursed because the microwave number was listed in the recall. The defect can cause the microwave oven to start by itself without any user…

Equipment · received Nov 15, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10101462

While driving the driver's side dual firestone steeltex radial tire separated removing the plumbing from the motorhome. *nm plumbing components were run over by a semi truck which was behind the consumers vehicle. Other damage was also made by the separation of the tread. *tc

Tires · received Sep 28, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10095487

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Winnebago Winnebago?

Owners most often report tires, visibility, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 7 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Winnebago Winnebago?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2000 Winnebago Winnebago a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Winnebago model years, the 2000 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.