Winnebago CHIEFTAN problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
7 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1979 to 1992 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 7 complaints (28.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 42.9% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 28.6% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 |
| Parking Brake:Driveline:Hydraulic:Actuator | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 1; Parking Brake:Driveline:Hydraulic:Actuator: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum: 1; Tires: 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 | 0 |
| 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: 0; 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
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 7 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 |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 3 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
1995: 3; 2000: 2; 2005: 1; 2006: 1
Pattern summary
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 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 483364 · 1995-08-25 (August 25, 1995)
LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE SWELLS INSIDE, CAUSING BRAKES TO OVERHEAT, RESULTING IN VEHICLE PULLING TO THE LEFT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 483364 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10122092 · 2005-05-25 (May 25, 2005)
AUTO PARKING BRAKE FAILURE ON 1991 CHEVY P30 MOTOHOME
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10122092 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 483416 · 1995-08-23 (August 23, 1995)
STEERING ASSEMBLY MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 483416 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 959491 · 1995-02-02 (February 2, 1995)
BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, WHEN FIXED BRAKES LAST FOR 20 TO 500 MILES AND THEN FADE AGAIN, REPLACE POWER STEERING AND BRAKE UNIT/BOOSTER 5 TIMES. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 959491 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 |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
1979: 2; 1980: 2; 1981: 1; 1982: 1; 1985: 1; 1986: 1; 1987: 1; 1988: 1; 1989: 1; 1991: 0; 1992: 0