2004 Winnebago Adventurer Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 18%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 2004 Winnebago Adventurer, 18% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,200 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There have been repeated attempts to repair the ABS system on my class a motorhome,since the time of purchase, including 1 manufacturer recall on the ABS system and 2 recalls on the hydraulic brakes. I have completed all of the recall orders and also had intermittent inspections on the brakes. This morning I had an accident due to a brake failure. The brake pedal went to the floor without slowing the vehicle and I went through a stop sign, across a state highway, over an incline and through a fence.”
NHTSA complaint #10356202, filed 2010-09, 9,314 miles“I own a 2004 Winnebago Adventurer wpg38r. I incurred what amounted to a premature failure of the exhaust system on my on a generator, directly caused by Winnebago ignoring onan's recommended installation instructions. Those instructions specifically state a support bracket be installed if the tailpipe assembly is more than 18 long. The tailpipe assembly on this unit is 25 long. The fix, if caught early on cost me $725.00. My real concern involves safety. Onan warns in their installation instructions a hot exhaust pipe can cause ---- severe personal injury or death. …”
NHTSA complaint #10381119, filed 2011-02, 26,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 workhorse chassis. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the brakes failed and became stuck. The contact was forced to downshift in order to decelerate and come to a complete stop. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced all the rear brakes, however, the failure recurred five weeks later. He returned to the dealer and they replaced the front brakes. The failure mileage was 10,200 and current mileage was 10,500. …”
NHTSA complaint #10201951, filed 2007-09, 10,200 milesRelated recalls
- 10V525000Oct 26, 2010Winnebago is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains…Covers: Winnebago Adventurer 1996–2011, Itasca Suncruiser 1996–2011, Sunflyer 1996–2011 +13 more
Related service bulletins
- 10213593May 31, 2022Service 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…
- 10199382Jul 14, 2021Service 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, 2021Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
- 10199380Mar 26, 2021General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 25% |
| 2005 | 3 | 43% |
| 2004 | 4 | 18% |
| 2003 | 3 | 19% |
| 2002 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 2 | 14% |
| 2000 | 2 | 14% |
| 1999 | 1 | 6% |
| 1997 | 2 | 18% |
| 1996 | 1 | 7% |
| 1994 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2004 Winnebago Adventurer
10 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Winnebago Adventurer
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology