2002 Winnebago Sightseer Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 20%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,740miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Winnebago Sightseer, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,740 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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“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 milesElectrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Winnebago Sightseer
5 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Winnebago Sightseer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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