2002 Winnebago Brave Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 19%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,928miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2002 Winnebago Brave, 19% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,928 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“The 2002 winnwbag Brave model 34d experienced a failure of the front attachment bracket to the liquid propane tank. The approximately 1/4 thick by 10 high bracket cracked completely and left the tank suspended by only two bolts at the rear that appeared to have been intended to stabilize the tank ,but not support the weight as they were attached to only two small tabs. This problem was discovered during maintenance to replace two of the failed stabilizer hydraulic jacks. …”
NHTSA complaint #10194105, filed 2007-06, 17,928 miles“2002 Winnebago Brave microwave has to be removed to perform safety recall at owners expense. The technician informed the consumer it was the way the microwave was installed.”
NHTSA complaint #10157331, filed 2006-05Related recalls
- 10V525000Oct 26, 2010Winnebago is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains…Covers: Winnebago Brave 1996–2011, Adventurer 1996–2011, Itasca Suncruiser 1996–2011 +13 more
- 09V300000Jul 29, 2009Winnebago is recalling 1,547 model year 2001-2003 recreational vehicles equipped with norcold model 1200lrim refrigerators, manufactured from march 1, 2001 to…Covers: Winnebago Brave 2002–2003, Itasca Horizon 2001–2003, Winnebago Journey 2001–2003 +6 more
- 03V405000Oct 16, 2003On certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit…Covers: Winnebago Brave 2001–2004, Rialta Rialta 2001–2004, Itasca Sunrise 2001–2004 +8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 25% |
| 2002 | 3 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2002 Winnebago Brave
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Winnebago Brave
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.
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