2018 Winnebago MINNIE WINNIE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
4 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
15,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2018 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 4 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
Unknown Or Other: 2; Structure: 1; Structure:Body: 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 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 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 (3). 1 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 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
2018: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2022: 1
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. 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 11089548 · 2018-04-23 (April 23, 2018)
****NOTE - NEED MORE INFORMATION, REQUESTED THE VIN ON 4/24/2018**** BED FRAME SUPPORT FAILURE. FLIMSY CONSTRUCTION ALLOWED BED FRAME WOODEN MEMBERS TO CRACK AND CAUSE SUPPORT FAILURE. BED MATTRESS WAS BEGINNING TO CAVE THRU INTO LOWER CARGO BAY. I HAD TO REBUILD AND STRENGTHEN THE ENTIRE DESIGN FOR IT TO BE SAFE. OTHER OWNERS ARE REPORTING THE SAME PROBLEMS. THIS TRAILER WAS NEVER USED, AND THUS HAPPENED WHILE MAKING UP THE BED WITH SHEETS AND BLANKETS WHILE ON TOP OF THE MATTRESS. *TT *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 70 miles reported. Look up ODI 11089548 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11322710 · 2020-04-29 (April 29, 2020)
THE FRAME ON BOTH SIDES OF MY TRAVEL TRAILER HAS CRACKS WHERE A BOLT GOES THROUGH TO CONNECT A FRAME CROSS MEMBER FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRAME TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRAME NEAR THE AXLES. THE FRAME IS AN NXG MADE BY BAL/NORCO INDUSTRIES. THE CRACKS DEVELOPED SOMETIME OVER THE LAST 2 YEARS. THE TRAILER HAS LESS THAN 20,000 MILES ON IT.*DT*JB*DT*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11322710 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11399759 · 2021-03-08 (March 8, 2021)
BOTH SIDES OF MY TRAVEL TRAILER FRAME HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS WHERE A BOLT GOES THROUGH TO CONNECT A FRAME CROSS MEMBER FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRAME TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRAME NEAR THE AXLES. THE FRAME IS AN NXG MADE BY BAL/NORCO INDUSTRIES. THE CRACKS DEVELOPED OVER THE LAST 2.5 YEARS. THE TRAILER HAS LESS THAN 15,000 MILES ON IT.
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11399759 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11483828 · 2022-09-10 (September 10, 2022)
Component is the RV door latch manufactured by TriMark model no. t507. The failure of this lock was that when inside the vehicle the plunger does not fully retract allowing the door to open. If you go on YouTube and search TriMark RV lock repair you will see the multiple failures of not being able to enter/exit the vehicle. In case of a vehicle fire I would not have the physical ability to find a exit. When I removed the interior of the lock there was a small broken piece of plastic. I assume this piece aided in retracting the plunger allowing …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11483828 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
17V782000 · Equipment
Reported: 2017-12-07 (December 7, 2017)
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Winnebago Era, Travato, Minnie Winnie, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Brave, Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Forza, Journey, Tour, Revel, Paseo, Chalet, Access, and Intent motorhomes and Commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 Itasca Spirit, Navion, Cambria, Tribute, Sunstar, Sunova, Suncruiser, Solei, Meridian, Elipse, Horizon, Reyo, and Via motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
NHTSA campaign record ↗