2006 Itasca NAVION: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
9 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
4,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Other Fuel Types:Turbo/Supercharger is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 9 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 4 | 44.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 11.1% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 11.1% |
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 | 3 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 3 |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Other Fuel Types:Turbo/Supercharger: 3; Latches/Locks/Linkages: 3; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe: 1; Service Brakes: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 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 (7). 0 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 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 |
2005: 1; 2006: 3; 2007: 4; 2018: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Other Fuel Types:Turbo/Supercharger leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10141433 · 2005-11-01 (November 1, 2005)
THERE IS NO VISUAL INDICATION WHETHER THE EXTERIOR "COOLER" STORAGE AREA IS LATCHED OR UNLATCHED. IF UNLATCHED, STORAGE AREA CAN EXTEND WHILE DRIVING, ENDANGERING PEDESTRIANS, BICYCLISTS, OR CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10141433 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10155428 · 2006-04-16 (April 16, 2006)
2006 ITASCA NAVION UNDERCARRIAGE STORAGE BIN LATCH DID NOT HOLD WHILE DRIVING. BIN SLID OPEN AND HIT TREE, SHEARING OFF THE STORAGE BIN AND LOWER SIDE PANELS. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 1,647 miles reported. Look up ODI 10155428 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10159324 · 2006-06-08 (June 8, 2006)
THE 100LB OUTSIDE STORAGE CONTAINER LOCATED OM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY ITASCA NAVION, H MODEL HAS SLID OUT TO THE OPEN POSITION TWICE WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT REQUIRES A FIX BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 2,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10159324 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 ↗
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 10202996 · 2007-09-14 (September 14, 2007)
CRACKED TURBO RESONATOR TUBE RESULTS IN LOSS OF POWER. VEHICLE GOES INTO "LIMP HOME MODE" RESULTING IN VEHICLE SLOW DOWN AND SPEED BELOW POSTED MINIMUM ON UPHILL EXPRESSWAY GRADES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,745 miles reported. Look up ODI 10202996 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10203001 · 2007-09-14 (September 14, 2007)
CRACKED TURBO RESONATOR TUBE RESULTS IN LOSS OF POWER. VEHICLE GOES INTO "LIMP HOME MODE" RESULTING IN VEHICLE SLOW DOWN AND SPEED BELOW POSTED MINIMUMS, PARTICULARLY ON UPHILL EXPRESSWAY GRADES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 6,858 miles reported. Look up ODI 10203001 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10206392 · 2007-10-20 (October 20, 2007)
THIS WAS THE THIRD TURBO FAILURE SINCE OUR PURCHASE OF THIS RV VEHICLE: 2006 ITASCA NAVION, WITH THE DODGE/MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER. THE FIRST FAILURE WAS IN SEPT. , '05, ABOUT 1 1/2 MONTHS AFTER OUR PURCHASE. THE SECOND WAS IN AUGUST, '06. EACH TIME, IT LOST POWER SUDDENLY, WHILE WE WERE ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY, DECREASING OUR SPEED IMMEDIATELY TO APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH IF ON A DOWNHILL OR STRAIGHT ROAD. IT HAD NO POWER TO CLIMB EVEN A SLIGHT INCLINE. EACH TIME, THE RESONATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. WE HAVE MET OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME TYPE OF VEHIC…
Owner-reported narrative. 31,853 miles reported. Look up ODI 10206392 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
05V265000 · Suspension:Rear:Springs:Air Suspension System:Springs/Bags
Reported: 2005-06-06 (June 6, 2005)
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL REAR SUSPENSION AIR BAGS, THE UPPER MOUNT CAN MOVE AND CONTACT THE TIRE.
Consequence: THIS COULD DAMAGE THE TIRE AND CAUSE VEHICLE INSTABILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REAR SUSPENSION AIR BAG UPPER MOUNT REINFORCEMENT KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-6939.
NHTSA campaign record ↗05V573000 · Structure:Body
Reported: 2005-12-28 (December 28, 2005)
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC STEPS, THE STEPS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH DEFECTIVE STEP CONTROL UNITS.
Consequence: THE DEFECTIVE CONTROL UNITS COULD DEVELOP AN ELECTRICAL SHORT ALLOWING FOR THE POTENTIAL OF THE PLASTIC CASE TO IGNITE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE KWIKEE STEP AND REPLACE THE STEP CONTROL UNIT, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-800-537-1885.
NHTSA campaign record ↗07V163000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2007-04-10 (April 10, 2007)
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE EXTERIOR SLIDEOUT STORAGE DRAWER CAN INADVERTENTLY SLIDE OUT DURING NORMAL HIGHWAY OPERATION.
Consequence: THIS COULD IMPACT NEARBY PERSONS OR OBJECTS RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/;OR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SECONDARY CATCH ON THESE MOTOR HOMES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-614-585-3535.
NHTSA campaign record ↗10V470000 · Seat Belts
Reported: 2010-10-05 (October 5, 2010)
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2011 WINNEBAGO VIEW AND ITASCA NAVION MOTOR HOMES BECAUSE THE DINETTE AREA SEAT BELT RESTRAINTS ON THOSE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." IN A COLLISION, THE GENERATED CRASH FORCES CAN CAUSE THE RESTRAINT'S ATTACHMENT TO TEAR AND ALLOW THE ANCHOR TO SEPARATE FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence: IF THE RESTRAINT SEPARATES FROM THE VEHICLE DURING A CRASH, THE BELT WILL NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE SEAT OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO THE OCCUPANT.
Remedy: WINNEBAGO WILL ADD ADDITIONAL SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-800-537-1885.
NHTSA campaign record ↗