1994 Winnebago Brave Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Winnebago Brave (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1994 Winnebago Brave. The part named most often is seat belts, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and suspension (2). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 4 an injury, 2 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 6 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin 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.
- Seat belts2 40%
- Body and structure2 40%
- Suspension2 40%
- Air bags1 20%
- Steering1 20%
Example complaints
Seat belts: “Reference no. 830859. Chassis has loose bolts which have been tightened numerous times, dealer contacted and cannot remedy the problem. No parts can be found to remedy the problem. Problem still exists. Also safety belt broken on both sides, no retraction.”
NHTSA complaint #832210, filed 1998-12Body and structure: “The vehicle was involved in a one vehicle accident in which rv veered off the road and hit a tree at a slow rate of speed, 34 MPH. The occupant compartment disintegrated as did most of the vehicle,including the roof ,floor, and walls. * all occupants were ejected ,including the ones wearing seat belts.the front passenger seat became detached from the vehicle with it's occupant still belted in his seat belt.he was killed in the accident. His 13 yr old son was sitting on the dinette in the mid section of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10030887, filed 2003-08Suspension: “Simultanious suspension air bag failure. Possible handling/control issue for a class a motorhome. Dealer reports this to be a frequent repair with no obvious cause of failure. This failure is detectable only by crawling underneath the rv and manually checking the pressure, and may therefore go unnoticed to the average motorist resulting in premature front tire wear and degraded handling of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #764645, filed 2002-07Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 02V277005Dec 10, 2002Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Winnebago Brave 1987–1996, Minnie Winnie 1987–1996, Itasca Sunrise 1987–1996 +3 more
Certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 1200lr and 1200rim with serial numbers between 700000 and 1008700 . These refrigerators can experience low cycle fatigue failure which can lead to the liquid solution slowly…
Recall details for the 1994 Winnebago Brave → · 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 Brave
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7 | 29,000 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 12 | 27,612 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 16 | 24,398 | 5 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2001 | 6 | 24,000 | 7 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 9 | 26,482 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Winnebago Brave model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 Winnebago Brave have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1994 Winnebago Brave as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Winnebago Brave is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.
Has the 1994 Winnebago Brave been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.