2004 Winnebago Sightseer Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 23,523miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 6campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Winnebago Sightseer (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2004 Winnebago Sightseer. The part named most often is brakes, with 6 complaints (67% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and equipment (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 86% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 23,523 miles. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 7 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign 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.
- Brakes6 67%
- Engine cooling2 22%
- Equipment2 22%
- Suspension2 22%
- Fuel system1 11%
Example complaints
Brakes: “We had complete brake failure and the brake peddle went right to the floor. We have a workhorse p32 and I had to apply the e brake to stop the rv. We had it towed to a ford truck shop and found out the brake calipers and all other components were either burnt or cracked. This sure doesn't seem right to me since there was a recall on the workhorse w series and not the p series!”
NHTSA complaint #10850813, filed 2016-03, 29,000 milesEngine cooling: “This may pertain to NHTSA campaign ea07016. 2004 Winnebago Sightseer 35 n with workhorse w22 (not sure of chassis year)chassis. While underway noticed what appeared to be a loss of power, steering wheel pulling to the left. Not understanding what was happening attempted to slow down/stop coach. Pedal was not firm and at one point I thought I had lost braking. Burning (slight) odor was noticed inside the coach with windows closed. Stopped twice to look under coach for any evidence of fluid leaks (dark out no light) no obvious leak. Left front wheel assembly was warmer than others. …”
NHTSA complaint #10264427, filed 2009-04, 23,523 milesEquipment: “I own a 2004 Winnebago motor home and this past week while I was having work done on the coach, I told them I had a micro wave oven that has been starting up on its own for no reason, and could they check it out. It turns out that there was a recall on this samsung microwave and they gave me info to contact them. I was sent by samsung to a service tech in my hometown and he told me that the part was no longer available. I contacted samsung again and was told that it was no longer their problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10283995, filed 2009-09Suspension: “There is an extreme amount of vibration that causes the dashboard to bounce enough to make it hard to read the gauges. This vibration is felt in the steering wheel as well as the floor. The vibration is very fatiguing on our hands. Also the unit has a lot of back and forth sway in turns and passing other trucks and cars. Our comments-let's take it from the top. First of all, we have heard many of your complaints from other owners of the Winnebago Sightseer, so this is not the first time we have been down this road. …”
NHTSA complaint #10045836, filed 2003-11, 2,200 milesMileage when problems were reported
86% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 8,000 and 29,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 10V525000Oct 26, 2010EquipmentCovers: Winnebago Sightseer 1996–2011, Adventurer 1996–2011, Itasca Suncruiser 1996–2011 +13 more
Winnebago is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high…
- 09V186000May 28, 2009Service brakes, hydraulicCovers: Winnebago Sightseer 2001–2009
Winnebago is recalling vehicles equipped with axles that include bosh zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in…
- 04V609000Dec 22, 2004Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Winnebago Sightseer 2003–2005, Brave 2003–2005, Adventurer 2003–2005 +6 more
On certain motor homes built on a 20,700 gvwr or greater workhorse chassis, there may not be sufficient clearance in the area where the fuel line crosses the frame cross member.
- 04V608000Dec 18, 2004Seat belts › Front › Buckle assemblyCovers: Winnebago Sightseer 2004–2005, Journey 2004–2005, Itasca Horizon 2004–2005 +11 more
Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
- 03V405000Oct 16, 2003Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Winnebago Sightseer 2001–2004, Rialta Rialta 2001–2004, Winnebago Brave 2001–2004 +8 more
On certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause the…
- 03V243000Jul 8, 2003Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Winnebago Sightseer 2002–2004, Itasca Sunova 2002–2004
On certain motor homes, when the cooking range and furnace are operating at the same time, the flame on the cooking range could be forced downward over the burner or flame outage could occur. This condition is due to the location of the furnace and cooking…
Recall details for the 2004 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.
- 10252834Apr 5, 2024Other or unknown. Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.
- 10251128Feb 23, 2024Other or unknown. Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.
- 10226724Sep 19, 2022Body and structure. Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.
- 10213593May 31, 2022Equipment. Service Bulletin sent to all dealers. This bulletin advises dealers they no longer need to email Winnebago the signed Vehicle Registration Form, but they should retain a copy for their records.
- 10199382Jul 14, 2021Equipment. Service Bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's Lemon Law and to comply with Winnebago Motorhome mandates outlined in the Policy & Procedure Manual.
- 10199381Jul 1, 2021Equipment. Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
- 10199380Mar 26, 2021Equipment. General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
Other model years of the Winnebago Sightseer
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8 | 17,850 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 9 | 23,523 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 11 | 14,872 | 8 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 10 | 23,740 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Winnebago Sightseer model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Winnebago Sightseer have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2004 Winnebago Sightseer as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Winnebago Sightseer is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 6 complaints (67% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 2004 Winnebago Sightseer been recalled?
NHTSA lists 6 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 2004 Winnebago Sightseer reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 23,523 miles and the middle half falls between 8,000 and 29,000 miles; 86% 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.