Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2016 Winnebago Journey peaked in 2017, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model yearRemedy pending
2016 Winnebago Journey
Other, diesel, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Sep 6, 2017 to Sep 6, 2017.
Recall campaigns covering this model year651k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2016 other
Severity index0.02016 others average 9.6
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
Complaints by component
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
6 recall campaigns cover the 2016 Winnebago Journey
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-733 | Oct 1, 2024 | Turn signals may have a smaller than required luminous lens area | Lighting | 17,329 | Part replacement |
| 18V-546 | Aug 17, 2018 | These vehicles have an auxiliary solar charging port circuit that is not fused | Electrical system | 6,700 | Repair or modification |
| 17V-782 | Dec 7, 2017 | These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the… | Equipment | 17,360 | Part replacement |
| 16V-277 | May 10, 2016 | In the affected vehicles, the front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen | Steering | 91 | Repair or modification |
| 15V-758 | Nov 16, 2015 | Affected water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap | Equipment | 257 | Remedy pending |
| 15V-625 | Oct 6, 2015 | In the affected vehicles, the high pressure liquid propane (LP) hose may harden and result in an LP leak at the crimp fitting | Equipment | 8,842 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2016 Winnebago Journey
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 6, 2017Failure Sep 30, 2016Tampa, FLUnknown or other
WATER HEATER SCALD OPERATOR THE VEHICLE AND THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM IS THE SAME AS THAT DESCRIBED IN NHTSA NO 15V758000. RV HAS ATWOOD ON DEMAND WATER HEATERS. THE AFFECTED WATER HEATER IS RESULTING IN USER BEING SCALDED. WINNEBAGO AND DEALER (LAZY DAYS) HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE OF PROBLEM ON MULTIPLE INSTANCES AND WERE REQUESTED TO CORRECT. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER REFUSED TO SEEK A SOLUTION TO PROBLEM AND HAS ONLY PROVIDED TEMPORARY, NON WORKING SOLUTIONS. VEHICLE PURCHASED NEW ON 09/30/2016 AND PROBLEM PERSISTED SINCE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN WITH DEALER 6 TIMES BETWEEN 09/30/2016 AND 09/01/2017 FOR THIS PROBLEM. STILL NOT FIXED. HOT WATER ON 2 OCCASIONS CAUSED PIPING TO MELT AND BURST, FLOODING THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint 11021724
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
9 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 7SB009-24-01A Apr 5, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document. - 7SB002-24-01A Feb 23, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used. - 7SB005-23-01A Sep 19, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units. - 7SB009-22-02A May 31, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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. - 7SB009-21-02A Jul 14, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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. - 7SB010-21-01Z Jul 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities. - 7SB014-21-01A Mar 26, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure. - 7SB015-14-01T Feb 26, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin to dealers that provides information regarding HDMI Matrix Switching. Advises of two generations of switches used that that components cannot be mixed between the two generations. - 7SB011-17-01A Mar 3, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin sent to Dealers. The Bulletin addresses the update to the Slim-Rack motor drive-block and provides the parts kit information for the Motor Block Replacement Package.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.