Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2017 Winnebago Vista 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 Vista
Other, gasoline, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jan 10, 2018 to Apr 3, 2023.
Recall campaigns covering this model year551k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints2Close to the median 2017 other
Severity index0.02017 others average 7.5
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2017 Winnebago Vista name visibility and wipers
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
5 recall campaigns cover the 2017 Winnebago Vista
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-826 | Nov 1, 2024 | Hood bracket adhesive may have been incorrectly applied which can allow the bracket to detach | Latches and locks | 11,982 | Repair or modification |
| 24V-733 | Oct 1, 2024 | Turn signals may have a smaller than required luminous lens area | Lighting | 17,329 | Part replacement |
| 19V-811 | Nov 13, 2019 | Electrical connector was mounted directly on the floor instead of to a standoff backet as intended | Electrical system | 638 | Not stated |
| 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-598 | Aug 12, 2016 | Affected vehicles may have a electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ATS) that may not be properly tightened | Electrical system | 3,826 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2017 Winnebago Vista
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.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Apr 3, 2023Failure Apr 3, 2023Snohomish, WAUnknown or other
White driving the vehicle, the passengers side hood latch bracket (what the hood latch hooks onto to keep the hood closed) fell off the vehicle and was lost, preventing the passenger's side of the hook from latching and leaving it to flap in the breeze. At a later time, I noticed the driver's side bracket starting to fall off in the same manner, but was luckily able to notice it while stopped and prevent it from falling onto the roadway. As a result I had to use "bungie cords" to keep the hood closed for the rest of the drive home. Metal brackets falling off a vehicle can easily damage a tire (causing an accident), get caught in the driveshaft (another potential accident), or severely injure a pedestrian (fast moving and uncontrolled metal pieces bouncing around a highway can easily cut or even kill someone). This is a serious safety hazzard.
NHTSA complaint 11515271 - Filed Jan 10, 2018Failure Nov 8, 20173,600 milesGreenville, TXVisibility/wiper
WHILE DRIVING OUR RV IN RAINY CONDITIONS, THE WINDSHIELD FOGGED UP AND HEAVY CONDENSATION FORMED ON THE SIDE WINDOWS. WHEN WE TURNED THE DEFROSTER ON THICK BLASTS OF STEAM SHOT UP OUT OF THE VENTS, FILLING THE FRONT OF THE COACH WITH A DENSE FOG. THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS, SCARY SITUATION! AT FIRST I THOUGHT THAT THERE WAS A FIRE AND THAT SMOKE WAS FILLING THE COACH. IT WAS PRACTICALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE THE ROAD. I WAS DOING MY BEST TO 'FEEL THE ROAD' TO SAFELY NAVIGATE THROUGH TERRIBLY HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS WHILE MY WIFE WAS FRANTICALLY WIPING THE WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOWS WITH HER SWEATSHIRT AND NAPKINS. IT IS INDEED A MIRACLE THAT I WAS ABLE TO KEEP THE RV ON THE ROAD AND UNDER CONTROL WITHOUT HITTING SOMEONE OR GOING OFF THE SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN. THIS TECHNICAL MALFUNCTION HAS ONLY HAPPENED ONE TIME AND WINNEBAGO HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE ISSUE. THIS SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT REMAINS UNRESOLVED, WHICH MEANS THAT IT COULD HAPPEN AGAIN. THE FACT THAT THIS MODEL DOESN'T HAVE DEFROSTER VENTS FOR THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS IS ANOTHER SAFETY ISSUE. WHEN CONDENSATION BUILDS ON THE SIDE WINDOWS YOU HAVE TO WIPE IT OFF IN ORDER TO SEE THE MIRRORS. DRIVING AN RV WITH ONE HAND ON THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE TRYING TO WIPE WINDOWS WITH THE OTHER HAND CREATES UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS IS ESPECIALLY HAZARDOUS IF YOU DON'T HAVE A PASSENGER TO HELP KEEP THE WINDOWS CLEAR IN WHICH CASE THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR WILL BE COMPLETELY OBSCURED. *BF*BF *TR
NHTSA complaint 11062011
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. - 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. - 7SB014-17-01A Feb 24, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
General Parts & Service Bulletin sent to Dealers. The Bulletin lists the current changes to the Winnebago Industries Policy & Procedure Manual along with providing a link to where the manual is located on our website.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.