2004 Winnebago Journey Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 38,500miles, 10 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 4campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Winnebago Journey (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2004 Winnebago Journey. The part named most often is equipment, with 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by body and structure (3) and electrical system (2). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 70% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 38,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 7 technical service bulletins for this model year. Equipment complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the tank assembly and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Body and structure complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin 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.
- Equipment5 45%
- Body and structure3 27%
- Electrical system2 18%
- Fuel system2 18%
- Other or unknown2 18%
- Brakes1 9.1%
Example complaints
Equipment: “When in operation on wet road conditions our 2004 Winnebago Journey over charges the coach batteries. The inverter over charges over 16 volts causing a high voltage to the batteries. After this occurs there are several electronic instruments that are burnt out. There has been multiple attempts to fix this issue, but no successful solution has been found.”
NHTSA complaint #10229978, filed 2008-06, 4,090 milesBody and structure: “Lpg tank is leaking from the weld where the mounting bracket is attached. This is a recall.Winnebago is refusing to make good on this issue.a lot of other complaints on the web for the exact same problem.not very good service from Winnebago!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10873962, filed 2016-06, 65,000 milesElectrical system: “The motor home fails to restart after being driven and turn off. The motor home has been towed to the dealership twice, but the dealership just let the motor home sit and don't repair it. The chaise is made by freighliner. The freighliner dealership is remedy cannot duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10083281, filed 2004-07, 2,144 milesFuel system: “The contact owns a 2004 Winnebago Journey recreational vehicle. The contact stated that the fuel tank continuously leaked near the welded front bracket. An independent mechanic stated that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000. Updated 10/03/14 updated 3/10/15”
NHTSA complaint #10619033, filed 2014-08, 28,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
70% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 4,090 and 55,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 10V525000Oct 26, 2010EquipmentCovers: Winnebago Journey 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…
- 05V407000Sep 14, 2005Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Winnebago Journey 2004–2006, Itasca Meridian 2004–2006, Winnebago Adventurer 2003, 2005 +3 more
On certain motor homes, the roof vent for the optional 4-door refrigerator was incorrectly located.
- 04V608000Dec 18, 2004Seat belts › Front › Buckle assemblyCovers: Winnebago Journey 2004–2005, Sightseer 2004–2005, Itasca Horizon 2004–2005 +11 more
Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
- 04V114000Mar 4, 2004Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Tank assemblyCovers: Winnebago Journey 2000–2004, Itasca Horizon 2000–2004, Meridian 2000–2004
On certain motorhomes, the lp tank has stress on weld joints at the point where mounting brackets are welded to the tank.
Recall details for the 2004 Winnebago Journey → · 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
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6 | 5,500 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 11 | 38,500 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 5 | 18,900 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Winnebago Journey model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Winnebago Journey have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2004 Winnebago Journey as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Winnebago Journey is reported most often?
Equipment is named most often, in 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by body and structure with 3.
Has the 2004 Winnebago Journey been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 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 2004 Winnebago Journey reported?
Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 38,500 miles and the middle half falls between 4,090 and 55,000 miles; 70% 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.