2004 Winnebago Journey Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 45%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the equipment of the 2004 Winnebago Journey, 45% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 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.
“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 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Winnebago Journey rv. The contact stated that while parked, the propane detection alarm sounded in the vehicle. When examining the vehicle, the contact noticed a very small crack where the propane tank was welded to the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that his vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 04v114000 (equipment: recreational vehicle: lpg tank assembly). The failure continued to recur and the propane tank was replaced at an independent repair facility at the contacts expense. …”
NHTSA complaint #10339699, filed 2010-06, 45,000 milesRelated recalls
- 10V525000Oct 26, 2010Winnebago is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains…Covers: Winnebago Journey 1996–2011, Adventurer 1996–2011, Itasca Suncruiser 1996–2011 +13 more
- 05V407000Sep 14, 2005On certain motor homes, the roof vent for the optional 4-door refrigerator was incorrectly located.Covers: Winnebago Journey 2004–2006, Itasca Meridian 2004–2006, Winnebago Adventurer 2003, 2005 +3 more
- 04V114000Mar 4, 2004On certain motorhomes, the lp tank has stress on weld joints at the point where mounting brackets are welded to the tank.Covers: Winnebago Journey 2000–2004, Itasca Horizon 2000–2004, Meridian 2000–2004
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
Other parts of the 2004 Winnebago Journey
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Winnebago Journey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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