2016 Winnebago Adventurer
Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
1 of 1 total report mentions: exterior lighting.
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I was notified by Winnebago via letter dated 11/26/24 of NHTSA Safety Recall 24V733 (Winnebago#189) regarding non-compliance with FMVSS No. 108 "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment".
NHTSA ODI report, 20251222
SAFETY TIMELINE
Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Brave, Sightseer, Vista and Adventurer motorhomes and Itasca Tribute, Sunova, Sunstar, and Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured from July 13, 2015, through...
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015.
Campaign 15V664000 — check if this car was fixed
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Remedy: Winnebago will notify owners. The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on January 26, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131.
Campaign 15V758000 — check if this car was fixed
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Remedy: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the step switch connections at no charge. The recall began on February 12, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
Campaign 15V866000 — check if this car was fixed
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015 Winnebago Adventurer vehicles manufactured January 16, 2016, to March 8, 2016, and 2015-2016 Itasca Suncruiser vehicles manufactured January 6, 2016, to March 8, 2016.
Remedy: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, where necessary, replace the hitch attachment bolts free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
Campaign 16V155000 — check if this car was fixed
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
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.
Campaign 17V782000 — check if this car was fixed
Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Winnebago Era, Travato, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Paseo, Via, Adventurer, Journey, Tour, and Grand Tour motorhomes.
Remedy: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install an inline 15 amp fuse into the auxiliary solar charging port circuit, free of charge. Winnebago issued interim notifications to owners on December 4, 2018. The recall began June 5, 2019.
Campaign 18V546000 — check if this car was fixed
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters began being mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 192.
Campaign 24V826000 — check if this car was fixed
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 189.
Campaign 24V733000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2016 Winnebago Adventurer — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 15V664000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V758000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V866000 (structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V155000 (trailer hitches) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V782000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V546000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V826000 (latches/locks/linkages, structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V733000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2016 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 2016 Winnebago Adventurer?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 Winnebago Adventurer have?
8 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.