Winnebago Sightseer Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints across the 4 model years of the Winnebago Sightseer (2002–2005) that have at least 5 complaints. 2003 has the most, with 11. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (19 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Sightseer model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8 | 17,850 | 5 | 7 | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 9 | 23,523 | 6 | 7 | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 11 | 14,872 | 8 | 7 | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 10 | 23,740 | 5 | 7 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Brakes19 41%
- Equipment7 15%
- Suspension5 11%
- Electrical system5 11%
- Body and structure3 6.5%
- Engine cooling3 6.5%
- Vehicle speed control2 4.3%
- Steering2 4.3%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2004: “We had complete brake failure and the brake peddle went right to the floor. We have a workhorse p32 and I had to apply the e brake to stop the rv. We had it towed to a ford truck shop and found out the brake calipers and all other components were either burnt or cracked. This sure doesn't seem right to me since there was a recall on the workhorse w series and not the p series!”
NHTSA complaint #10850813, filed 2016-03, 29,000 miles2005: “Recall made december 2005 to repair/replace actia instrument cluster (bulletin #8051-ia, replaces 80201-I, dated march 2002). Have had motor home at repair shop since october, 2012 & have not been able to get workhorse (navistar) customer service to correct the fault. Keep getting promise, weekly, with no result. Have written Winnebago & workhorse (navistar) on other problems and get no help from either. This motor home cost $86,000 new and they refuse to correct a fault that might cost them less than $1,000 (my guess). …”
NHTSA complaint #10500969, filed 2013-03, 16,000 miles2003: “Preparing to go camping, I started my Winnebago Sightseer and positioned it to attach my towed vehicle. I shut off the engine at that point. After completing the hitching procedure, I attempted to start my rv. It would not start. After having the vehicle towed to a local truck dealership, they found that the ignition switch and one connector was burnt. They called Winnebago and found that there was an update relay harness for this problem which they ordered an installed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10234920, filed 2008-07, 37,382 milesOther Winnebago models
174 complaintsWinnebago Ekko
118 complaintsWinnebago Winnebago
116 complaintsWinnebago View
63 complaintsWinnebago Brave
55 complaintsWinnebago Forza
30 complaintsWinnebago Minnie Winnie
28 complaintsWinnebago Journey
22 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology