Itasca Itasca Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the Itasca Itasca (1998–2000) that have at least 5 complaints. 1999 has the most, with 8. Across all years, the part named most often is tires (17 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Itasca model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 | — | 0 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 8 | 25,800 | 0 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 8 | 15,178 | 0 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Tires17 57%
- Body and structure3 10%
- Vehicle speed control2 6.7%
- Equipment2 6.7%
- Electrical system2 6.7%
- Brakes2 6.7%
- Wheels1 3.3%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)1 3.3%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1999: “Purchased new Itasca motor home july 1999 has firestone steeltex radial 225/75r16 r4sii. Within first 18,000 right front tire blew off tread. Firestone says it was caused by over inflation next at 20,000 miles right rear tire threw tread. This time the tread completly separated in such a way that air was still left in the inner tire skin. Firestone blammed the failure on shelf life of tire too old this time we demanded new tires. Firestone installed 6 new at our expense. Less than 2,800 miles, the left rear tire blew out the tread and sidewall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10086442, filed 2004-08, 25,800 miles2000: “According to information furnished by the manufacturer (winnebago industries) and the certification/tire label in the vehicle, the vehicle has a gawr (gross axle weight rating) of 6,000 lbs. Front and 12,000 lbs. Rear and a total gvwr (gross vehicle weight rating) of 18,000 lbs. By accident, I found stamped into each wheel 2,780 lbs. Maximum load . My concern is that if I load the vehicle anywhere close to the maximum stated by the manufacturer, the wheels would be overloaded which could potentially lead to a catastrophic failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #736245, filed 2000-111998: “The contact stated the auto park button does not engage. While attempting to park the motor home, the column shift lever was maneuvered to the park position, however the auto park would not engage and the vehicle rolled forward. The contact quickly depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle without incident. Afterwards, while stopped and in drive the contact engaged the emergency brake. This time the vehicle rolled backwards. Once again the contact depressed the brake pedal and stopped the vehicle without incident. The dealer and manufacturer have not been alerted.”
NHTSA complaint #10158088, filed 2006-05, 15,178 milesOther Itasca models
14 complaintsItasca Suncruiser
11 complaintsItasca Horizon
6 complaintsItasca Sundancer
5 complaints
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. Methodology