2006 Itasca Navion Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 4,500miles, 9 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 4campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Itasca Navion (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2006 Itasca Navion. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by latches, locks and linkages (3) and brakes (1). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 89% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 4,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Latches, locks and linkages complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part.
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 cooling4 44%
- Brakes1 11%
- Electrical system1 11%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “Dodge sprinter it is a winnebago Navion (motor home) the turbo resonator failed and I was on the interstate and I lost a lot of power on a hill it was very dangerous to drive because of loss of power.”
NHTSA complaint #10177431, filed 2006-12, 15,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: “The 100lb outside storage container located om the passenger side of my Itasca Navion, h model has slid out to the open position twice while driving. This is a safety issue that requires a fix before someone is seriously injured.”
NHTSA complaint #10159324, filed 2006-06, 2,900 milesBrakes: “I responded to a recall notice (s91) ABS brake light indicator light malfunction. I was advised that this is done as a software update to the computer on my sprinter motor home. The work was done by arrigo dodge.. However, the next time I used the motor home, the ABS break system failed (while evacuating hurricane irma) thus causing the motor home to get stuck in 2nd gear with no ABS brakes.. The total bill for parts and labor was $5,054.26. The grand total was $7678.49 after all other expenses. At this time, the motor home does not have a working ABS brake system which is a safety issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11073252, filed 2018-02, 50,000 milesElectrical system: “This was the third turbo failure since our purchase of this rv vehicle: 2006 Itasca Navion, with the dodge/mercedes benz sprinter. The first failure was in sept. , '05, about 1 1/2 months after our purchase. The second was in august, '06. Each time, it lost power suddenly, while we were on a major highway, decreasing our speed immediately to approximately 30-35 MPH if on a downhill or straight road. It had no power to climb even a slight incline. Each time, the resonator had to be replaced. We have met other owners of the same type of vehicle who have had similar experiences. …”
NHTSA complaint #10206392, filed 2007-10, 31,853 milesMileage when problems were reported
89% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,900 and 15,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 10V470000Oct 5, 2010Seat beltsCovers: Itasca Navion 2006–2011, Winnebago View 2006–2011
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 winnebago view and itasca navion motor homes because the dinette area seat belt restraints on those vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210…
- 07V163000Apr 10, 2007Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Itasca Navion 2006, Winnebago View 2006
On certain motor homes, the exterior slideout storage drawer can inadvertently slide out during normal highway operation.
- 05V573000Dec 28, 2005Structure › BodyCovers: Itasca Navion 2006, Winnebago View 2006, Itasca Meridian 2006 +15 more
On certain motor homes equipped with kwikee brand electric steps, the steps may have been manufactured with defective step control units.
- 05V265000Jun 6, 2005Suspension › Rear › Springs › Air suspension system › Springs/bagsCovers: Itasca Navion 2006, Winnebago View 2006
On certain motor homes equipped with optional rear suspension air bags, the upper mount can move and contact the tire.
Recall details for the 2006 Itasca Navion → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE06058Cargo door extending during travelClosed · Dec 14, 2006
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2006 Itasca Navion.
Other model years of the Itasca Navion
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | 15,394 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 9 | 4,500 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Itasca Navion have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2006 Itasca Navion as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2006 Itasca Navion is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by latches, locks and linkages with 3.
Has the 2006 Itasca Navion been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 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 2006 Itasca Navion reported?
Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 4,500 miles and the middle half falls between 2,900 and 15,000 miles; 89% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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.