2004 Winnebago Brave

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2004 Winnebago Brave
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:43:57.510Z

Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Winnebago Brave Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 0 complaints 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 5 complaints 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1998: 4 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 9 complaints 2001: 6 complaints 2002: 16 complaints 2003: 12 complaints 2003 2004: 7 complaints 2004 2005: 0 complaints 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2011: 0 complaints 2011 2013: 0 complaints 2014: 0 complaints 2015: 2 complaints 2016: 0 complaints 2016 2017: 0 complaints 2018: 0 complaints 2018
2004: 7 complaints
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YearComplaints
19870
19880
19890
19900
19910
19922
19932
19945
19953
19960
19973
19984
19994
20009
20016
200216
200312
20047
20050
20060
20070
20080
20090
20100
20110
20130
20140
20152
20160
20170
20180

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

4 of 7 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

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2004 WORKHORSECHASSIS(BRAKES). *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20091031

I HAD RECENTLY COMPLETED A 2 WEEK TRIP DRIVING APPROX 1800 MILES. WAS TAKING MY MOTORHOME TO A DEALER TO HAVE A ROCK GUARD INSTALLED WHEN IT STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT AND SHIFTING FUNNY. THIS WAS IN TOWN WITH EASY DRIVING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080924

SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 7 total reports mention: service brakes.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 WINNEBAGO BRAVE WORKHORSE. WHILE DRIVING, THE CALIBERS INDEPENDENTLY LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES TO LOCK. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180202

TRAVELING NORTH ON I81 NEAR GREENCASTLE,PA. IN INCLEMENT WINTER CONDITIONS AND EXTREMELY ROUGH PAVEMENT ,THE ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC EMERGENCY BRAKE SUDDENLY CAME ON AT 65MPH NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150204

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE AUTOPARK PRESSURE SWITCH HAS FAILED AND LEFT US STRANDED FOR A TOTAL OF 10 DAYS WHILE THIS PART {KNOWN AS "THE ROTTEN GREEN SWITCH"} WAS ORDERED. THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150204

SUSPENSION

1 of 7 total reports mentions: suspension.

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I HAD RECENTLY COMPLETED A 2 WEEK TRIP DRIVING APPROX 1800 MILES. WAS TAKING MY MOTORHOME TO A DEALER TO HAVE A ROCK GUARD INSTALLED WHEN IT STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT AND SHIFTING FUNNY. THIS WAS IN TOWN WITH EASY DRIVING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080924

PARKING BRAKE

1 of 7 total reports mentions: parking brake.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20041129 — seat belts

CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES ON SOME MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LOAD REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BUCKLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMSAFE AT 1-574-266-8330 OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-800-537-1885.

Campaign 04V608000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20050107 — fuel system, gasoline

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A 20,700 GVWR OR GREATER WORKHORSE CHASSIS, THERE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE IN THE AREA WHERE THE FUEL LINE CROSSES THE FRAME CROSS MEMBER.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE MOTOR HOMES BY PROVIDING CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FUEL LINE AND FRAME CROSS MEMBER. THE FUEL LINE WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN JANUARY 7, 20

Campaign 04V609000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090505 — fuel system, diesel

WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING 2,331 MY 2002-2004 BRAVE AND ITASCA SUNRISE MY 2005 2006 WINNEBAGO VOYAGE, ADVENTURER, ITASCA SUNRISE AND SUNCRUISER MOTOR HOMES. THE PROPANE TANK MOUNTING BRACKET MAY HAVE AN

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND PROPERLY WELD THE BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 800-537-1885.

Campaign 09V113000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20101215 — equipment

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

R Date not on file — equipment

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE UNITS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE.

Remedy: SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE.

Campaign 03V405000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Winnebago Brave — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 03V405000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V608000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V609000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V113000 (fuel system, diesel) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V525000 (equipment) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2004 Winnebago Brave 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 2004 Winnebago Brave?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Winnebago Brave have?

5 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.