2005 Winnebago Journey Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2005 Winnebago Journey recalls

Most common 2005 Winnebago Journey problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	4
Engine And Engine Cooling	2
Equipment	1
Structure	1
Visibility/Wiper	1

What owners report

2012-05-20, Structure
I HAVE A 2005 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY 39F MOTORHOME. SINCE THE MOTORHOME WAS TWO YEARS OLD (IT SAT ON THE DEALER'S LOT, IN THE OPEN, FOR ONE YEAR BEFORE I PURCHASED IT) WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, WATER DRIPS ONTO THE DASH FROM ABOVE THE LEFT (DRIVER'S) WINDSHIELD. I CONTACTED WINNEBAGO AND THEY SAID TO PUT SILICON AROUND THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE WINDSHIELD, WHICH I DID. THE CONDITION REMAINS THE SAME. THE INTERNET HAS REPORTED THAT THE METAL FRAME AROUND THE GLASS RUSTS OUT CAUSING THE LEAKS. I WORRY THAT THE ENTIRE WINDOW FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF THE WINDOW BREAKING OR COMING LOOSER. THE VAST NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SPECIFIC PROBLEM LEADS TO THE OBVIOUS CONCLUSIO

2006-08-29, Electrical System
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE MEDALLION INSTRUMENTATION CENTER WAS NOT READABLE DUE TO IMPROPER BACK LIGHTING. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST BECAUSE THE PART WAS NOT MADE BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER. UPDATED 9/13/2006 - THE CONSUMER HAS ORDER A UPDATED READ OUT UNIT FROM MEDALLION AND WILL PAY EXTRA TO HAVE IT INSTALLED. THE CONSUMER MENTIONED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AT LEAST A YEAR AGO. *NM

2006-03-28, Engine And Engine Cooling
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING TOXIC FUMES FROM EITHER THE DIESEL ENGINE OR EXHAUST WERE COMING INTO THE MOTOR HOME. THIS CAUSED THE CONTACT TO BECOME NAUSEATED, AND HAVE EYE AND NOSE IRRITATIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 3 OCCASIONS. ON THE FIRST OCCASION HOLES WERE FOUND IN THE COACH AND REPAIRED. ON THE SECOND OCCASION THE ENGINE'S RUBBER SEAL WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING AND REPLACED. ON THE THIRD OCCASION THE AIR CONDITIONER DUCTS WERE RE DONE IN AN EFFORT TO STOP THE FUMES. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

2005-10-25, Electrical System
MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL FIRE HAZARDS, QUESTIONABLE RELATIONSHIP WITH BATTERY FAILURE, IN COACH PORTION (NOT DRIVE TRAIN) OF 2005 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY, STARTING APPROXIMATELY AUGUST 20, 2005, AND WITH VISIBLE FIREBALL IN INVERTER/CHARGER ON OCTOBER 20, 2005. *JB

2005-05-25, Electrical System
2005 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY MOTOR HOME DASHBOARD CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING.*MR WHEN THE FIRE OCCURRED WHITE SMOKE AND FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE DASH AREA. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE DASH AREA WAS MELTED AND NO ONE INSIDE THE VEHICLE WAS INJURED. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE AIR CONDITIONER OR HEATER MOTOR FAN. THE CONSUMER ALSO EXPLAINED THAT THE RV WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE SAFETY FEATURE WHICH WOULD PREVENT THIS TYPE OF FAILURE BUT OBVIOUSLY THEY DID NOT WORK. *NM

2005 Winnebago Journey questions

Does the 2005 Winnebago Journey have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2005 Winnebago Journey: Equipment; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Winnebago Journey?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (4), Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Equipment (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Winnebago Journey has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.