1999 Winnebago Adventurer Problems
- Complaints
- 17filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Winnebago Adventurer (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 1999 Winnebago Adventurer. The part named most often is fuel system, with 5 complaints (29% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and tires (3). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 20,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 6 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.
- Fuel system5 29%
- Brakes3 18%
- Tires3 18%
- Electrical system2 12%
- Equipment1 5.9%
- Exterior lighting1 5.9%
- Other or unknown1 5.9%
- Suspension1 5.9%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “The problem is with the liquid propane gas (lpg) plumbing on my 1999 Winnebago Adventurer class a motor home. My specific model is the m34vp, the thirty-four foot long diesel pusher. The coach's onboard electrical generator set (genset) is fueled with liquid propane from an onboard tank. The tank has a shutoff valve on the tank to stop the flow of liquid propane to the genset, but no shutoff valve near the genset. …”
NHTSA complaint #10225273, filed 2008-04, 2,000 milesBrakes: “Vehicle comes equipped with an automatic emergency parking brake, that engages when vehicle is put into park. When parking brakes go out of adjustment it doesn't hold and vehicle rolls forward. Consumer put the transmission in park to set the brake. When he and his wife started to exit he vehicle, it started to roll. The consumer had to gather rock to hold the vehicle in place. The brake shoes were replaced and the brakes were adjusted at an independent truck shop ($200.). Consumer again experienced the same defect in august of 2003. Another independent truck co. …”
NHTSA complaint #10034553, filed 2003-11, 20,000 milesTires: “1999 Winnebago adventure, tire blew out. Molding around the tire was broken and loose, the water tank was punctured, and damage to the undercarriage. The driver stated the tires on the rv were new. Ohio traffic crash report. # 10-0688-90. Updated 04/14/10”
NHTSA complaint #10322005, filed 2010-03Electrical system: “Motor home was parked for the evening & heard a loud bang and then smelled smoke. Instantly pulled the power plug to the motor home and then investigated. Found the power switch box had blown up. Had to have a new one installed and when I did was told this happens a lot to this type power switch and they installed a different kind as the company that made the original (and it was guaranteed for a lifetime) had gone bankrupt. …”
NHTSA complaint #10119883, filed 2005-05, 45,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,000 and 45,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 10V525000Oct 26, 2010EquipmentCovers: Winnebago Adventurer 1996–2011, Itasca Suncruiser 1996–2011, Sunflyer 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…
Recall details for the 1999 Winnebago Adventurer → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 6 on record; the latest 6 are shown.
- 10251128Feb 23, 2024Other or unknown. Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.
- 10226724Sep 19, 2022Body and structure. Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.
- 10213593May 31, 2022Equipment. Service Bulletin sent to all dealers. This bulletin advises dealers they no longer need to email Winnebago the signed Vehicle Registration Form, but they should retain a copy for their records.
- 10199382Jul 14, 2021Equipment. Service Bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's Lemon Law and to comply with Winnebago Motorhome mandates outlined in the Policy & Procedure Manual.
- 10199381Jul 1, 2021Equipment. Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
- 10199380Mar 26, 2021Equipment. General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
Other model years of the Winnebago Adventurer
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | — | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 7 | 18,560 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 7 | 64,444 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 22 | 15,575 | 3 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2003 | 16 | 20,634 | 5 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2002 | 18 | 26,500 | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2001 | 14 | 32,450 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 14 | 40,900 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 17 | 20,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 6 | 25,716 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 11 | 25,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 14 | 17,750 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 13 | 40,045 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 7 | 10,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Winnebago Adventurer model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Winnebago Adventurer have?
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 1999 Winnebago Adventurer as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Winnebago Adventurer is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 5 complaints (29% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.
Has the 1999 Winnebago Adventurer been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Winnebago Adventurer reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 20,000 miles and the middle half falls between 2,000 and 45,000 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 31, 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.