Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2017 Winnebago Journey peaked in 2018, 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 year
2017 Winnebago Journey
Other, diesel, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jul 16, 2018 to Mar 3, 2021.
Recall campaigns covering this model year441k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints31.5 times the median 2017 other
Severity index0.02017 others average 7.5
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
67% of complaints about the 2017 Winnebago Journey name structure
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
4 recall campaigns cover the 2017 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 |
| 17V-736 | Nov 20, 2017 | Battery cables and hydraulic lines on these vehicles may not be properly secured, allowing them to contact the driveshaft or exhaust system,… | Electrical system | 58 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2017 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.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Mar 3, 2021Failure Sep 1, 2020SAN Diego, CAElectrical system, Exterior lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V404000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint 11398937 - Filed May 13, 2019Failure Apr 3, 201911,700 milesForest, VABody
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS THAT CONNECTED TO A 2017 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY 40J MOTORHOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE MOTORHOME WAS BEING SERVICE FOR THE BRAKES, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE MOUNTS AND BRACKETS WERE BENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,700. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint 11207171 - Filed Jul 16, 2018Failure Jul 15, 2018Seminole, FLBody
FRONT DRIVER SIDE SLIDE OUT ROOM WILL NOT EXTEND OR RETRACT. HAS GOTTEN STUCK TWICE IN THE LAST MONTH REQUIRING MOBILE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TO MANUALLY RETRACT THE SLIDE.
NHTSA complaint 11111534
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
8 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.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.