Winnebago ERA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
12 owner complaints analyzed
19 distinct recall campaigns
13,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 to 2024 model years. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 12 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 16.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 16.7% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 8.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 8.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
Electrical System: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3; Air Bags: 2; Equipment: 2; Engine: 1; Power Train: 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 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 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: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 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 (4). 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 |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2013: 1; 2016: 2; 2017: 3; 2019: 2; 2020: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering 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.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11374687 · 2020-11-14 (November 14, 2020)
ABS AND ESP WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENT. ENGINE SURGE AND SHIFT CONFUSION AT LOW SPEED, WITH ACCELERATOR NOT PRESSED, BRAKES NEEDED TO AVOID COLLISION.
Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11374687 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11001650 · 2017-06-27 (June 27, 2017)
THE VEHICLE LOST POWER IN MULTIPLE INTERSECTIONS CAUSING OTHER VEHICLES TO LOCK UP THEIR BRAKES. I LOST ALL CONTROL OF THE VEHICIE JUST PURCHASED THIS NEW JUNE 8, 2017. WINNEBAGO HAS ISSUED A RECALL BUT IT IS NOT ON YOUR SITE. I WAS TOLD TO REMOVE A ACCESS MODULE THAT WAS SHORTING THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THERE IS NO DOUBT IN MY MIND THAT THE ENTIRE UNIT WAS AFFECTED BY THIS MODULE PROBLEM. THE STEERING PHONE AND VOLUME CONTROLS NO LONGER WORK. I HAVE TO AVERT MY EYES TO THE CENTER OF THE UNIT WHILE DRIVING TO CONTROL VOLUME AND PHON…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11001650 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11608966 · 2024-08-16 (August 16, 2024)
The contact owns a 2022 Winnebago Era built on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 chassis. The contact stated that after the RV was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V694000 (Structure, Equipment) there was 0% battery voltage indicated on the battery after starting the RV. The contact stated that while at a gas station and attempting to start the generator, the generator failed to start. The contact noticed a burning odor entering the cabin of the RV. The contact called the Fire Department to determine if a fire had occurred. The Fire Dep…
Owner-reported narrative. 13,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11608966 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11013916 · 2017-08-09 (August 9, 2017)
LAST YEAR 9JUNE2016) I HAD VEHICLE SERVICED FOR PROPANE LP RECALL TWO WEEKS AGO IN A CAMP GROUND, WHEN STATIONARY, AFTER TURNING ON THE PROPANE VALVE THE PROPANE TANK VENTED AND DISCHARGED 10.5 GALLONS OF PROPANE. LUCKILY THE IT DID NOT EXPLODE. TOOK VEHICLE TO SERVICE CENTER COLERAIN RV IN CINTI OH AND THEY SAID IT MUST OF BEEN LOSS FITING AND REFILLED TANK. I HAD TO RETURN IT THE NEXT DAY BECAUSE THERE WAS NO PRPANE GETTING TO ANY OF THE GAS COMPONENTS IN THE VEHICLE. THEY HAD ORDERED A NEW REGULATOR STATING THE ONE ON THE VEHICLE WAS GU…
Owner-reported narrative. 13,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11013916 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 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2009: 2; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2012: 8; 2013: 7; 2014: 6; 2015: 8; 2016: 8; 2017: 6; 2018: 5; 2019: 3; 2020: 4; 2021: 3; 2022: 2; 2023: 2; 2024: 1