1999 Winnebago Chieftain Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 38%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Winnebago Chieftain, 38% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 left side the roof came loose sitting in storage from winds of a lesser speed than if one was driving 55 MPH. There has been cases where the roof on these models have came loose while driving. The roof membrane is big enough to block a following vehicles view if it were to come off in traffic. This is a common problem for this model year. It is caused by improper installation at the factory. This problem needs to be addressed before a death occurs due to this malfunctioning body part. Laws in some states are very strict in securing loads, this malfunction should be addressed by Winnebago.”
NHTSA complaint #10454923, filed 2012-04, 78,000 miles“Defects involving 1999 Winnebago Chieftain's duct connection between the external fresh water tank and the motorhome. The consumer indicated that the opening on the underside of the motorhome allowed dirt, water, insects and rodents complete access to the interior of the motorhome. The manufacturer refused to accept any financial responsibility for the repair of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10083394, filed 2004-07Related service bulletins
- 10226724Sep 19, 2022Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 | 38% |
Other parts of the 1999 Winnebago Chieftain
2 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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