2003 Winnebago Sightseer Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 27%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Winnebago Sightseer, 27% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,500 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 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.
“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“The contact owns a 2003 Winnebago Sightseer. Shortly after purchasing the recreational vehicle, the brake pedal was very soft and had to be depressed to the floorboard in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ABS melted on the backing plate of the front wheels. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,500. Updated 09/06/16”
NHTSA complaint #10882673, filed 2016-07, 25,500 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Winnebago Sightseer. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the steering wheel independently veered to the left. The contact noticed that the brake pedal was higher than usual. While reversing to park the vehicle, the brake pedal extended to the floor when it was depressed. The contact noticed smoke emitting from the front driver side brake. The contact also noticed that the calipers on the front driver side wheel were sticking in the applied position. The ABS sensor was also melted and damaged. …”
NHTSA complaint #10734463, filed 2015-07, 49,000 milesRelated recalls
- 09V186000May 28, 2009Winnebago is recalling vehicles equipped with axles that include bosh zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal…Covers: Winnebago Sightseer 2001–2009
- 03V060000Feb 21, 2003Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105,"hydraulic and electric brake systems." the…Covers: Winnebago Sightseer 2000–2003, Adventurer 2000–2003, Brave 2000–2003 +3 more
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Winnebago Sightseer
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Winnebago Sightseer
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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