1997 Winnebago Adventurer
Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 11 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
3 of 11 total reports mention: parking brake.
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THE VEHICLE WOULD ROLL WHETHER THE PARK BRAKE WAS USED OR NOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE GEAR WAS REPLACED 3-4 TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20031027
THE PARK BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE PARK BRAKE UNIT. *NLM PH *JB
NHTSA ODI report, 20030516
1 of 11 total reports mentions: service brakes.
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I HAD PARKED THE VEHICLE IN AUTO PARK IN A GAS STATION IN ANCHORAGE AK. GOTTEN OUT AND WENT TO THE PUMPS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL.
NHTSA ODI report, 20140322
1 of 11 total reports mentions: power train.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
VEHICLE WAS PARKED, ENGINE RUNNING, WHEN IT STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. NO INJURIES, DAMAGE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. CONSUMER UNSURE IF EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS APPLIED.*AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20020610
1 of 11 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.
1 of 11 total reports mentions: equipment.
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BOLT AND SELF-LOCKING NUT ASSEMBLY HOLDING TAG AXEL TO FRAME BECAME LOOSE ON LEFT SIDE OF MOTORHOME.
NHTSA ODI report, 19980831
SAFETY TIMELINE
THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER HOIST COMPONENTS CAN BECOME LOOSE WHILE TRAVELING AND ALLOW THE SPARE TIRE TO MOVE FROM ITS STORED POSITION TO THE ROAD SURFACE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A PRIMARY SPARE TIRE SUPPORT BRACKET.
Campaign 97V012000 — check if this car was fixed
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 SW
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 R
Campaign 10V525000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1997 Winnebago Adventurer — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for parking brake issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 97V012000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 10V525000 (equipment) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 1997 Winnebago Adventurer reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Winnebago Adventurer?
The most-reported component is parking brake, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Winnebago Adventurer have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.