2005 Winnebago Minnie

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2005 Winnebago Minnie
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:50:54.619Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Winnebago Minnie Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 0 complaints 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 0 complaints 1994: 0 complaints 1995: 0 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaints 1998: 1 complaints 2000: 14 complaints 2001: 1 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaints 2003: 3 complaints 2004: 3 complaints 2005: 1 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2014: 0 complaints 2015: 0 complaints 2015 2016: 0 complaints 2017: 2 complaints 2018: 1 complaints 2019: 7 complaints 2019 2020: 0 complaints 2021: 0 complaints 2022: 0 complaints 2023: 0 complaints 2023 2024: 0 complaints 2025: 0 complaints 2025
2005: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19870
19880
19890
19900
19910
19920
19930
19940
19950
19961
19981
200014
20011
20021
20033
20043
20051
20060
20130
20140
20150
20160
20172
20181
20197
20200
20210
20220
20230
20240
20250

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.

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CONTINUOUS AND REPEATED FAILURE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM/BATTERIES IN MOTORHOME COACH AS WELL AS CHASSIS BATTERY. FOUR SETS OF COACH BATTERIES REPLACED AND NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO LOCATE SOURCE OR SOURCES OF PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080915

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20051014 — fuel system, gasoline

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS, THE FASTENERS HOLDING THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAPS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED, ALLOWING THE POSSIBILITY FOR THE FUEL TANK TO LOOSEN AND FALL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE FASTENERS TO THE FUEL TANK STRAPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 614-585-6939.

Campaign 05V475000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061215 — equipment

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT OVERHEAD TELEVISIONS, INCORRECT FASTENERS WERE USED TO SECURE THE TELEVISION LOCATED IN THE FRONT OVERHEAD AREA OF THE MOTOR HOME.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO ASSURE THE CORRECT FASTENERS (BOLTS) WERE USED IN THE TV RETENTION STRAP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-800-537-1885.

Campaign 06V456000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — engine and engine cooling

ON MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS, THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT MATERIAL PROCESS RESULTED IN AN AIR FILTER PAPER ELEMENT THAT CAN SMOLDER OR BURN.

Remedy: FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-3535.

Campaign 04V516000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — electrical system

ON MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH GAS ENGINES, A DIODE IN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE MAY EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.

Remedy: FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUSE IN THE ABS CIRCUIT AND INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD OVER THE ABS MODULE.

Campaign 04V512000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Winnebago Minnie — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V516000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V512000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V475000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V456000 (equipment) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2005 Winnebago Minnie 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 2005 Winnebago Minnie?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Winnebago Minnie have?

4 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.