Winnebago Chieftain Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Winnebago Chieftain (1999–1999) that have at least 5 complaints. 1999 has the most, with 13. Across all years, the part named most often is body and structure (5 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All Chieftain model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Body and structure5 36%
• Tires2 14%
• Equipment2 14%
• Steering1 7.1%
• Fuel system1 7.1%
• Exterior lighting1 7.1%
• Engine cooling1 7.1%
• Electrical system1 7.1%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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