Itasca NAVION problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
26 owner complaints analyzed
18 distinct recall campaigns
15,070 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 to 2023 model years. Data snapshot: . 20 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Other Fuel Types:Turbo/Supercharger is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 26 complaints (15.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 6 | 23.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 19.2% |
| Engine operation | 5 | 19.2% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 3.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Other Fuel Types:Turbo/Supercharger | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 3 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Other Fuel Types:Turbo/Supercharger: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System: 3; Latches/Locks/Linkages: 3; Service Brakes: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Air Bags: 2; Electrical System: 2; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 12 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 6 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 12; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (12). 6 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2005: 1; 2006: 3; 2007: 6; 2009: 1; 2010: 2; 2012: 2; 2013: 2; 2016: 2; 2017: 1; 2018: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 3; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Other Fuel Types:Turbo/Supercharger leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 5 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11073252 · 2018-02-16 (February 16, 2018)
I RESPONDED TO A RECALL NOTICE (S91) ABS BRAKE LIGHT INDICATOR LIGHT MALFUNCTION. I WAS ADVISED THAT THIS IS DONE AS A SOFTWARE UPDATE TO THE COMPUTER ON MY SPRINTER MOTOR HOME. THE WORK WAS DONE BY ARRIGO DODGE.. HOWEVER, THE NEXT TIME I USED THE MOTOR HOME, THE ABS BREAK SYSTEM FAILED (WHILE EVACUATING HURRICANE IRMA) THUS CAUSING THE MOTOR HOME TO GET STUCK IN 2ND GEAR WITH NO ABS BRAKES.. THE TOTAL BILL FOR PARTS AND LABOR WAS $5,054.26. THE GRAND TOTAL WAS $7678.49 AFTER ALL OTHER EXPENSES. AT THIS TIME, THE MOTOR HOME DOES NOT HAVE A W…
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11073252 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10199507 · 2007-08-14 (August 14, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 ITASCA NAVION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS REMAIN ILLUMINATED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER'S BEHIND HIM TO SEE HIS BRAKE LIGHTS DURING THE DAY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WILL NOT CHANGE THE VEHICLE'S DESIGN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 08/31/07 *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10199507 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10200616 · 2007-08-23 (August 23, 2007)
THE TURBO RESONATOR/MANIFOLD OF MY ITASCA NAVION MOTORHOME FAILED CAUSING IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER AND INABILITY TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION. THIS FAILURE IS CAUSED BY A CRACK IN THE PLASTIC RESONATOR PART. WHEN THEFAILURE OCCURS (RANDOMLY) THE IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER MAY PLACE THE MOVING VEHICLE IN DANGER OF BEING REAR ENDED OR HEAD ON COLLISION IF IN THE ACT PF PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE ARE MANY CASES OF THIS FAILURE REPORTED ON THE INTERNET AT "TOPIX" AND "DODGE FORUM". I AM UNABLE TO GET ANY SUPPORT OR HELP FROM THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER …
Owner-reported narrative. 4,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10200616 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10456215 · 2012-04-17 (April 17, 2012)
CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO EARLY FAILURES ON MERCEDES 642 V6 ENGINE *TGW THE CONSUMER PURCHASED A WINNEBAGO NAVION MOTORHOME WHICH CAME EQUIPPED WITH AN ENGINE MANUFACTURED BY MERCEDES. THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV STARTED TO SHIFT IN A STRANGE MANNER AFTER A FEW HUNDRED MILES, THEN AFTER A THOUSAND MILES, THE SHIFTING BECAME VERY ERRATIC, SO THE CONSUMER DID MOSTLY MANUALLY SHIFTING. AFTER THE EGR WAS REPLACED, THE RV SHIFTED FINE. HOWEVER, AT 23,576 MILES, THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED AND TWO PINS THE HELD THE PUMP IN PLACE FAILED. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10456215 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10177431 · 2006-12-31 (December 31, 2006)
DODGE SPRINTER IT IS A WINNEBAGO NAVION (MOTOR HOME) THE TURBO RESONATOR FAILED AND I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE AND I LOST A LOT OF POWER ON A HILL IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE BECAUSE OF LOSS OF POWER. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10177431 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2007: 1; 2008: 3; 2009: 1; 2010: 4; 2011: 2; 2012: 3; 2013: 4; 2014: 3; 2015: 4; 2016: 3; 2017: 4; 2018: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2022: 1; 2023: 1