2001 Winnebago Brave Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 24,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 7campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Winnebago Brave (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2001 Winnebago Brave. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and electronic stability control (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 24,000 miles. NHTSA lists 7 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.
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.
- Brakes2 33%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Fuel system1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Dt: the contact applied the brake pedal on motor home and the steering wheel rocked back and forth rapidly and heavily. The contact noticed this on 8-30-05. It was so violent that it was causing the motor home to shudder. It happened three more times before he got home. This occurred at relatively any speed. The talked to the manufacturer of the chassis, and he got an inspection on it on 9-13-05. The manufacturer did not want to do anything about it because the motor home was out of warranty. When the contact realest the brakes the steering was fine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10136438, filed 2005-09, 26,200 milesElectrical system: “Dt: the vehicle is a rv, 2001 Winnebago Brave wpf30w. The ignition switch overheated and caused the engine to shut down while in use. The engine failure then caused the emergency brake to kick in automatically. This happened three times while the consumer was driving. The first time it occurred was in august -2003, the second time it happened in january -2005, and the third it occurred was on 9-5-2005. The most recent time it occurred the consumer was almost in a serious accident. The consumer had the vehicle repaired multiple times. The ignition switch was replaced after the first time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10135559, filed 2005-09, 24,000 milesElectronic stability control: “While driving vehicle is unstable and wanders in both directions. The consumer's personal mechanic tried everything from changing the tire pressure to having the front aligned and weighted to no avail.”
NHTSA complaint #10048153, filed 2004-01, 8,895 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 8,895 and 26,200 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 10V525000Oct 26, 2010EquipmentCovers: Winnebago Brave 1996–2011, Adventurer 1996–2011, Itasca Suncruiser 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…
- 08V265000Jun 13, 2008Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Winnebago Brave 2000–2001, Chieftain 1999–2001, Itasca Horizon 2000–2002 +5 more
Winnebago is recalling my 1999-2002 ultimate advantage, ultimate freedom, my 1999-2001 chieftain, my 2000-2001 brave, my 2001 journey my 2000 minnie winnie, my 2000-2002 itasca horizon, my 1999 suncruiser, my 2001 sunflyer, and my 2000 sunrise motor homes…
- 03V405000Oct 16, 2003Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Winnebago Brave 2001–2004, Rialta Rialta 2001–2004, Itasca Sunrise 2001–2004 +8 more
On certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause the…
- 03V060000Feb 21, 2003Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › LampCovers: Winnebago Brave 2000–2003, Adventurer 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.
- 01V225000Jul 3, 2001Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly › MountingCovers: Winnebago Brave 2001, Itasca Sunrise 2001
Vehicle description: motor homes built on a ford chassis. These vehicles may have the incorrect liquid propane (lp) gas tank bracket. Depending on how the tank was installed, there may not be adequate clearance between the tank and a bolt head on the…
- 01V128004Apr 30, 2001Seat belts › Front › Buckle assemblyCovers: Winnebago Brave 2000–2001, Journey 1996–1997, Adventurer 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.
See all 7 recalls for the 2001 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. 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 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 2001 Winnebago Brave have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2001 Winnebago Brave as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Winnebago Brave is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2001 Winnebago Brave been recalled?
NHTSA lists 7 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 Brave reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 24,000 miles and the middle half falls between 8,895 and 26,200 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 29, 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.