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Winnebago SightseerModel year report

2002 Winnebago Sightseer Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
23,740miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Winnebago Sightseer (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2002 Winnebago Sightseer. The part named most often is brakes, with 5 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and equipment (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 23,740 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 7 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the lamp 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.

Example complaints

Brakes: “While driving vehicle stalled due to a malfunction in the ignition switch wiring. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who found determined that ignition switch wires melted. Ignition switch was replaced three times. Auto park system failed multiple times. Also, spark plug wires burned up. It was assumed that there was a fault in the fuel pump, but vehicle still malfunctioned after the replacement of the fuel pump. When air conditioner is on, engine temperature rose around 210 degrees fahrenheit, dealer checked vehicle and found that thermostat needs to be replaced. Installed new thermostat. …”

NHTSA complaint #10063030, filed 2004-07, 28,479 miles

Electrical system: “In trying to start the motor home, I noted the ignition key would not turn. After repeated attempts to turn the key, it started. While driving I noticed a pungent odor, indicative of burning electrical components. After shutting down, I noticed smoke coming from below the steering column. Upon further investigation I found burnt wiring and connectors below the steering column. The ignition switch apparently overheated, distorted and continued burning in place. It is my understanding that workhorse, the chassis manufacturer, sells an aftermarket kit to mitigate this dangerous situation. …”

NHTSA complaint #10270164, filed 2009-05, 19,000 miles

Equipment: “Consumer received NHTSA recall 03v243000 concerning recreational vehicle:lpg furnace cooking range. Consumer contacted the dealer to schedule an appointment for his vehicle. Mechanic informed the consumer that someone would contact him to schedule an appointment. It has been nine months and no one has contacted him. Consumer received a second recall notice.”

NHTSA complaint #10072226, filed 2004-05

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 19,000 and 28,479 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 23,740 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20033200420072009201220132023
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2002 Winnebago Sightseer → · 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.

Other model years of the Winnebago Sightseer

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2005817,8505———Not enough data
2004923,5236———Not enough data
20031114,8728———Not enough data
20021023,7405———Not enough data

All Winnebago Sightseer model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Winnebago Sightseer have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2002 Winnebago Sightseer as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2002 Winnebago Sightseer is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 5 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2002 Winnebago Sightseer been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 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 Sightseer reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 23,740 miles and the middle half falls between 19,000 and 28,479 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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.