2003 Winnebago Sightseer Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 18%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,560miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2003 Winnebago Sightseer, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,560 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.
“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“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 milesElectrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Winnebago Sightseer
3 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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