1999 Winnebago Chieftain Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 15%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 1999 Winnebago Chieftain, 15% of the 13 complaints for this model year. 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.
“While consumer was attempting to enter the vehicle with the handle support, the handle on the motor home gave way-causing consumer to fall. The consumer stated the mounting brackets were made of plastic and obviously under deigned. The consumer believed the brackets should be made from metal.”
NHTSA complaint #566404, filed 2002-06“Ongoing problem with the magic chief cook top range. Whenever front burner is used the heat from the burner causes the gas valve to stick and unable to turn off. Had to turn off main valve from outside in orde r to turn off gas. Let it cool, and then ran the valve off from inside. Manufacturer notified and informed consumer that the manufacturer of the mobile home installed the equipment wrongly. Can NHTSA look into this matter before someone gets injured or a fatality occurs.”
NHTSA complaint #849332, filed 1999-09Related recalls
- 10V525000Oct 26, 2010Winnebago is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains…Covers: Winnebago Chieftain 1996–2011, Adventurer 1996–2011, Itasca Suncruiser 1996–2011 +13 more
- 08V265000Jun 13, 2008Winnebago is recalling my 1999-2002 ultimate advantage, ultimate freedom, my 1999-2001 chieftain, my 2000-2001 brave, my 2001 journey my 2000 minnie winnie…Covers: Winnebago Chieftain 1999–2001, Itasca Horizon 2000–2002, Winnebago Brave 2000–2001 +5 more
- 02V276006Dec 3, 2002Certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483…Covers: Winnebago Chieftain 1996–2000, Itasca Sunflyer 1996–2000, Winnebago Journey 1996–2000 +4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 15% |
Other parts of the 1999 Winnebago Chieftain
5 complaintsTires
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Winnebago Chieftain
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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