2001 Winnebago Adventurer Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 32,450miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 6campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Winnebago Adventurer (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2001 Winnebago Adventurer. The part named most often is brakes, with 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by equipment (2) and suspension (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 83% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 32,450 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 7 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the lamp filed under the same part. Equipment complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins 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.
- Brakes5 36%
- Equipment2 14%
- Suspension2 14%
- Engine cooling1 7.1%
- Fuel system1 7.1%
- Body and structure1 7.1%
- Tires1 7.1%
- Vehicle speed control1 7.1%
Example complaints
Brakes: “This motorhome was purchased new in mar of 2001. In apr of that year the parking brakes would not disengage. It was towed to a service facility and remained there for several weeks because of parts shortage. Over the years the parking brakes have locked either while the vehicle was in motion (62 MPH) or while attempting to place it in motion: 20 apr 2005, 13 oct 2006, 19 oct 2006, 5 sep 2008,2 feb 2011. Now the parking brakes intermittently do not engage: 13 mar 2012, 5 jun 2012, 11 dec 2012, 11 jan 2013, 15 may 2013.”
NHTSA complaint #10512798, filed 2013-05, 780 milesEquipment: “On march 18th 2004 at approximately 10:30 pm, a female adult (occupant) age 49, opened the entry door and stepped off the rv. The electric double-door (edd) step was not extended at the time and the occupant fell to grade, approximately 3 feet vertically, seriously injuring the occupant and fracturing her right lower leg. The edd step on the 2001 Winnebago Adventurer v32 is designed to automatically extend when the entry door is opened and retract when the entry door is closed. The edd step can also be controlled by an on-off switch that disables the edd step in its last position. …”
NHTSA complaint #10064480, filed 2004-04, 68,309 milesSuspension: “Informed by camping world in valencia, ca. And eckharts trailer hitch and welding in thousand oaks ca. That the rear springs are flat (actually have a negative bow) because of the weight of the coach. The only weight I have added in a full tank of gas(75 gal) and a full tank of water, (90 gal) and 28 gal of propane. The suspension is reported to be overloaded before adding food clothes and passengers. As a consumer I was not aware of this problem or how to correct it by either the manufacture or the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #741040, filed 2001-02Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Driver side and passenger side double pane glass windows fog up inside the glass permanently preventing operator from viewing mirrors which could cause a serious accident!”
NHTSA complaint #10218588, filed 2008-02Mileage when problems were reported
83% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 7,900 and 41,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
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…
- 09V300000Jul 29, 2009EquipmentCovers: Winnebago Adventurer 2001, 2003, Itasca Horizon 2001–2003, Winnebago Journey 2001–2003 +6 more
Winnebago is recalling 1,547 model year 2001-2003 recreational vehicles equipped with norcold model 1200lrim refrigerators, manufactured from march 1, 2001 to december 31, 2002, with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607, non-consecutively. A fatigue…
- 03V060000Feb 21, 2003Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › LampCovers: Winnebago Adventurer 2000–2003, Brave 2000–2003, Itasca Suncruiser 2000–2003 +3 more
Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105,"hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by the standard.
- 01V252000Aug 7, 2001Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Winnebago Adventurer 2001, Sun Cruiser 2001
Vehicle description: motor homes built on a workhorse chassis. The black pipe supplying liquid propane (lp) gas to the furnace was not long enough, which could cause the copper line that is connected to this pipe to come in contact with the end of the leaf…
- 01V128004Apr 30, 2001Seat belts › Front › Buckle assemblyCovers: Winnebago Adventurer 2000–2001, Journey 1996–1997, Minnie Winnie 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.
- 01V099000Mar 26, 2001Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Winnebago Adventurer 2000–2001, Brave 2000–2001, Itasca Sunrise 2000–2001 +1 more
Vehicle description: motor homes. The copper line supplying liquid propane gas (lpg) to the furnace may have been improperly clamped, which could cause the line to come in contact with a metal flange.
Recall details for the 2001 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. 7 on record; the latest 7 are shown.
- 10252834Apr 5, 2024Other or unknown. Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.
- 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 2001 Winnebago Adventurer have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2001 Winnebago Adventurer as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Winnebago Adventurer is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by equipment with 2.
Has the 2001 Winnebago Adventurer been recalled?
NHTSA lists 6 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 2001 Winnebago Adventurer reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 32,450 miles and the middle half falls between 7,900 and 41,000 miles; 83% 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.