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2000 Winnebago Adventurer

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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14Owner complaints

Model-year median: 3

5Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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What owners reported most

Structure
5Engine And Engine Cooling
4Electrical System
2Equipment
2Exterior Lighting
2
All reported categories
Fuel System, Other
2Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2Vehicle Speed Control
2Latches/locks/linkages
1Parking Brake
1Power Train
1Steering
1Suspension
1Unknown Or Other
1Visibility
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 8 of 14 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Structure. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

Engine And Engine Cooling complaints

4 reports
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14,000 miles · Jul 14, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling

WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN OUR 2000 WINNEBAGO MOTOR HOME WITH FORD V-10 TRITON ENGINE, WHEN A SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT. WE HAD TO BE TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER, WHO IS REFUSING ANY RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OUR ENGINE. OUR MOTOR HOME ONLY HAS 14,000 MILES ON IT. THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY IS SAYING THAT THIS IS NOT A COVERED…

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WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN OUR 2000 WINNEBAGO MOTOR HOME WITH FORD V-10 TRITON ENGINE, WHEN A SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT. WE HAD TO BE TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER, WHO IS REFUSING ANY RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OUR ENGINE. OUR MOTOR HOME ONLY HAS 14,000 MILES ON IT. THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY IS SAYING THAT THIS IS NOT A COVERED REPAIR. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10162441

45,500 miles · Jun 4, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING IN MODERATE TO HEAVY RAIN THE AIR CLEANER FILLED WITH WATER AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK THE CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS A SERIOUS DESIGN PROBLEM AND SAFETY CONCERN. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10065019

Mileage unknown · May 8, 2002
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingEquipment

THE ENTRY, AND DRIVER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN PROPERLY. SOMETIMES DOORS WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL, A PERSON WOULD HAVE TO PUSH HARD TO OPEN.*AK THE RV IS EXPERIENCING THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS, GFI OUTLETS WILL NOT RESET, STOVE MOUTING SCREW IS BROKEN, TRIP METERS ARE INOPERATIVE, WORK HORSE CHASIS, WATER LEAKS ON DRIVER SIDE REAR WHE…

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THE ENTRY, AND DRIVER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN PROPERLY. SOMETIMES DOORS WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL, A PERSON WOULD HAVE TO PUSH HARD TO OPEN.*AK THE RV IS EXPERIENCING THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS, GFI OUTLETS WILL NOT RESET, STOVE MOUTING SCREW IS BROKEN, TRIP METERS ARE INOPERATIVE, WORK HORSE CHASIS, WATER LEAKS ON DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEEL IF THE SHOWER IS IN USE, DRIVER SIDE REAR LEVELER RETRACTS AFTER SITTING (AFTER SITTING FOR 3 ITS ABOUT 3" OFF THE GROUND), GRAY & BLACK WATER DUMP VALVES INOP, ENTRY DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, DASH HEATER BLOWS COOL/AIR CHECKED OUT AND FOUND VAC LINE OFF/HEATER VALVE REINSTALLED OPS CHECKED GOOD, BODY ELECTRICAL CRUISE CONTROL INOP, CHECKED ADVISED DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED POOR ELECTRICAL CONECTION FOR CRUISE CONTROL, ODOMETER INOP. PERFORMED DIAGNOSIS AND FOUND INTERNAL DAMAGE TO CLUSTERS MUST REMOVE IT AND SEND A TOUR MASTER FLUID HAS DEBRIS FLUID IS EMPTY, PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR CUSUMER HEARS A RATTLE IN BACK.*SCC

NHTSA ODI #8009434

Mileage unknown · Jan 22, 2001
Engine And Engine Cooling

CLAMPS ON ALL ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM HOSES CLAMPS KEEP BREAKING OR SNAPPING OFF PREMATURELY POSSIBLY DUE TO POOR MANUFACTURING.*AK

NHTSA ODI #878656

Official recalls

5

10V525000 · Equipment

Oct 26, 2010

WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.

Remedy: WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.

03V060000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp

Feb 21, 2003

CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105,"HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 25, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.

01V128004 · Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly

Apr 30, 2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LAP BELTS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT WITH A NEW BELT ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 25, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AM-SAFE AT 1-219-266-8330 OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-6939.

01V099000 · Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Mar 26, 2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE COPPER LINE SUPPLYING LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) TO THE FURNACE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY CLAMPED, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE LINE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH A METAL FLANGE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE COPPER LINE COULD BE DAMAGED AND COULD DEVELOP A LEAK WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE LPG LINE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 12, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-6939.

00V273004 · Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly

Oct 13, 2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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