2000 Itasca Horizon Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 8campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Itasca Horizon (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2000 Itasca Horizon. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by tires (2) and electrical system (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,000 miles. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling2 33%
- Tires2 33%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Equipment1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
- Wheels1 17%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “Consumer stated while driving, the motorhome kept overhaeting. Consumer talked to a freightliner representative who told them that the radiator was in fact plugged with oil, dust, and dirt behind it. Consumer was informed that the oil breather tube was not long enough enough and the coolan fan would pick up the oil and throw it onto the radiator.”
NHTSA complaint #567431, filed 2002-09Tires: “I was driving a new 36 foot Itasca with oe michelin xrv 235/80r22.5 lrg. Tire had less than 5000 miles on it when right rear inside exploded through the outside facing sidewall no harm resulted but this should not have happened. I check my inflation pressure every morning.”
NHTSA complaint #10031223, filed 2003-08, 5,000 milesElectrical system: “Failure of the main computer caused delay in consumer picking up vehicle, the computer failed again and caused the consumer to be stranded, wiring underneath the dash is too close to the pedals, there are loose hoses and wires hanging underneath the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #558266, filed 2000-12Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,000 and 5,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 10V525000Oct 26, 2010EquipmentCovers: Itasca Horizon 1996–2011, Winnebago Adventurer 1996–2011, Itasca Suncruiser 1996–2011 +13 more
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…
- 08V265000Jun 13, 2008Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Itasca Horizon 2000–2002, Winnebago Chieftain 1999–2001, Brave 2000–2001 +5 more
Winnebago is recalling my 1999-2002 ultimate advantage, ultimate freedom, my 1999-2001 chieftain, my 2000-2001 brave, my 2001 journey my 2000 minnie winnie, my 2000-2002 itasca horizon, my 1999 suncruiser, my 2001 sunflyer, and my 2000 sunrise motor homes…
- 04V114000Mar 4, 2004Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Tank assemblyCovers: Itasca Horizon 2000–2004, Winnebago Journey 2000–2004, Itasca Meridian 2000–2004
On certain motorhomes, the lp tank has stress on weld joints at the point where mounting brackets are welded to the tank.
- 02V276006Dec 3, 2002Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Itasca Horizon 1996–2000, Sunflyer 1996–2000, Winnebago Chieftain 1996–2000 +4 more
Certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483, 874, and 875. These refrigerators can experience a break down in a rubber seal within the gas valve…
- 01V260000Aug 15, 2001Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly › MountingCovers: Itasca Horizon 2000–2002, Winnebago Journey 1996–1998, Journey DL 2000–2002 +1 more
Vehicle description: motor homes (models wkp36l, wkp36ld, and ikp36ld). Four nuts may have loosened from the four bolts that connect the liquid propane (lp) tank to the motor home. If the attachment hardware is loosened, the road vibration could produce…
- 01V128004Apr 30, 2001Seat belts › Front › Buckle assemblyCovers: Itasca Horizon 2000–2001, Winnebago Journey 1996–1997, Adventurer 2000–2001 +12 more
Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
See all 8 recalls for the 2000 Itasca Horizon → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2000 Itasca Horizon.
Other model years of the Itasca Horizon
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 | 5,000 | 8 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Itasca Horizon model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Itasca Horizon have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2000 Itasca Horizon as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 Itasca Horizon is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by tires with 2.
Has the 2000 Itasca Horizon been recalled?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Itasca Horizon reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,000 miles and the middle half falls between 5,000 and 5,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.