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Winnebago SightseerModel year report

2003 Winnebago Sightseer Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
14,872miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
8campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Winnebago Sightseer (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2003 Winnebago Sightseer. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and equipment (2). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 14,872 miles. Of all complaints, 3 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 8 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: “Drove motorhome for 1.25 hrs. To deliver for repair of generator which was not working. Unit approximately 8 months old - still under warranty. On arrival at dealer, attempted to put down hydraulic jacks. Fire started in engine compartment area from leak on hydraulic line that broke due to design defect. This was confirmed on 10-5-04 by insurance adjuster inspector. Unit had previous problems with the hydraulic jack system, starting on 4-30-04 to present.”

NHTSA complaint #10093652, filed 2004-10, 5,738 miles

Electrical system: “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 miles

Equipment: “Bought 2003 Winnebago/ Sightseer model 30b leftover from meyers super store in new york on february 14, 2004. Since then have had numerous defects on unit. Hydraulic jacks failed on first trip- leak on jack at fitting, jack would not retract. Taken for service, could not find problem. Service dealer replaced numerous parts in five trips to dealership (manifold replaced; solenoid replaced; switched wires; replaced switch box inside unit - touchpad). Left rear jack still does not seem to work in unison with other jacks when used. Second trip out - water heater failed to ignite on 2nd day. …”

NHTSA complaint #10093842, filed 2004-10, 5,738 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,738 and 25,500 miles.

38%0–1025%10–2538%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 14,872 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

200320044200620072008201420152016
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

See all 8 recalls for the 2003 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 2003 Winnebago Sightseer have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2003 Winnebago Sightseer as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2003 Winnebago Sightseer is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2003 Winnebago Sightseer been recalled?

NHTSA lists 8 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 2003 Winnebago Sightseer reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 14,872 miles and the middle half falls between 5,738 and 25,500 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.