2002 Winnebago Journey DL Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 33,250miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Winnebago Journey DL (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2002 Winnebago Journey DL. The part named most often is body and structure, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by equipment (1) and fuel system (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 33,250 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 7 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Equipment complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins 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.
- Body and structure2 33%
- Equipment1 17%
- Fuel system1 17%
- Other or unknown1 17%
- Seat belts1 17%
- Seats1 17%
- Steering1 17%
- Tires1 17%
Example complaints
Equipment: “The contact owns a 2002 Winnebago Journey Dl. While driving less than 40 MPH, the contact noticed that the rear bedroom slide was protruding approximately 3 inches. He pulled over and exited the vehicle in an attempt to retract the slide and noticed smoke rising from the engine compartment. Minutes later, he heard an explosion near the rear of the vehicle and realized that the engine caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire within one minute. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10202950, filed 2007-09, 50,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
50% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 16,500 and 50,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 10V525000Oct 26, 2010EquipmentCovers: Winnebago Journey DL 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…
- 09V300000Jul 29, 2009EquipmentCovers: Winnebago Journey DL 2002–2003, Itasca Horizon 2001–2003, Winnebago Journey 2001–2003 +6 more
Winnebago is recalling 1,547 model year 2001-2003 recreational vehicles equipped with norcold model 1200lrim refrigerators, manufactured from march 1, 2001 to december 31, 2002, with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607, non-consecutively. A fatigue…
- 01V260000Aug 15, 2001Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly › MountingCovers: Winnebago Journey DL 2000–2002, Journey 1996–1998, Itasca Horizon 2000–2002 +1 more
Vehicle description: motor homes (models wkp36l, wkp36ld, and ikp36ld). Four nuts may have loosened from the four bolts that connect the liquid propane (lp) tank to the motor home. If the attachment hardware is loosened, the road vibration could produce…
Recall details for the 2002 Winnebago Journey DL → · 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 Journey DL
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 6 | 33,250 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Winnebago Journey DL model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Winnebago Journey DL have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2002 Winnebago Journey DL as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Winnebago Journey DL is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by equipment with 1.
Has the 2002 Winnebago Journey DL been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 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 2002 Winnebago Journey DL reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 33,250 miles and the middle half falls between 16,500 and 50,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
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.