2004 Winnebago Sightseer

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2004 Winnebago Sightseer
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:13:33.308Z

Only 9 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 9 complaints 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 Sightseer Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 1996: 0 complaints 1996 1997: 0 complaints 1998: 0 complaints 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints 2001: 0 complaints 2002: 10 complaints 2002 2003: 11 complaints 2004: 9 complaints 2004 2005: 8 complaints 2005 2006: 3 complaints 2007: 4 complaints 2008: 1 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 2 complaints 2011: 0 complaints 2011 2012: 2 complaints 2013: 2 complaints 2014: 0 complaints 2014 2015: 0 complaints 2016: 0 complaints 2017: 1 complaints 2017 2018: 0 complaints 2018
2004: 9 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19960
19970
19980
19990
20000
20010
200210
200311
20049
20058
20063
20074
20081
20090
20102
20110
20122
20132
20140
20150
20160
20171
20180

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

3 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

SUSPENSION

1 of 9 total reports mentions: suspension.

SUSPENSION

1 of 9 total reports mentions: suspension.

SUSPENSION

1 of 9 total reports mentions: suspension.

SUSPENSION

1 of 9 total reports mentions: suspension.

Show complaint excerpts

THERE IS AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF VIBRATION THAT CAUSES THE DASHBOARD TO BOUNCE ENOUGH TO MAKE IT HARD TO READ THE GAUGES. THIS VIBRATION IS FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL AS WELL AS THE FLOOR. THE VIBRATION IS VERY FATIGUING ON OUR HANDS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20031110

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20030710 — equipment

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, WHEN THE COOKING RANGE AND FURNACE ARE OPERATING AT THE SAME TIME, THE FLAME ON THE COOKING RANGE COULD BE FORCED DOWNWARD OVER THE BURNER OR FLAME OUTAGE COULD OCCUR. THIS CO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN AIR RESTRICTOR PANEL UNDER THE RANGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 10, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-6939.

Campaign 03V243000 — check if this car was fixed

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 20090501 — service brakes, hydraulic

WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09V-110. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICA

Campaign 09V186000 — 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 Sightseer — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 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 03V243000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V608000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V609000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V186000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V525000 (equipment) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2004 Winnebago Sightseer 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 Sightseer?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Winnebago Sightseer have?

6 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.