2007 Winnebago Journey Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2007 Winnebago Journey recalls

Most common 2007 Winnebago Journey problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Equipment	2
Structure	2
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Electrical System	1

What owners report

2014-06-09, Electrical System
THE PROBLEM IS IN THE RV WINNEBAGO, JOURNEY. IT HAS A DEFECT WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. THE SAFETY DEFECT EXIST IN ONE OF THE COMPARTMENT WHERE SOME OF THE ELECTRICAL WIRES ARE. IT IS NOT TIGHT IMPERMEABLE FOR LEAKS. MY RV WINNEBAGO, JOURNEY HAS A HYDRAULIC LEAK THAT IS COMING DOWN FROM BEDROOM SLIDE-OUT AND IS ENTERING IN THE UTILITY COMPARTMENT AND SATIATING IT WITH OIL. WHERE THE 50-AMPS CONNECTING POWER CORD THAT IS CONNECTED TO OTHER ELECTRICAL WIRES AND IN SAME COMPARTMENT IS THE INVERTER CHARGER UNIT THAT IS IN THE SAME COMPARTMENT WHERE THE LEAK IS COMING DOWN. THERE ALSO ARE ELECTRICAL FUSES WHERE THE FLUID IS COMING DOWN. THIS IS A DEFECT BECAUSE THIS CAN CAUSE A FIRE. BY N

2014-06-09, Structure
MY RV WINNEBAGO, JOURNEY HAS A DEFECT WHICH CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. IT IS A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTING. A OIL LEAK THAT LOOKS LIKE HYDRAULIC FLUID IS COMING DOWN FROM THE BEDROOM SLIDE-OUT IS SATIATING WITH OIL INTO ALMOST ALL THE UTILITY COMPARTMENT WHERE THE 50-AMPS CONNECTION ELECTRICAL POWER CORD IS AND THE CORD IS CONNECTED TO OTHER ELECTRICAL WIRES AND THE INVERTER CHARGER UNIT IS LOCATED AND SOME ELECTRICAL FUSES ARE ALSO. THAT COMPARTMENT GETS HOT. ESPECIALLY OIL THAT CAN START A FIRE. IT NEEDS TO BE FIX. THE OIL IS COMING DOWN TO THE ELECTRICAL PARTS.THIS DEFECT CAN CAUSE A FIRE. BY NOT HAVING A TIGHT IMPERMEABLE LEAK-PROOF FOR THE ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT. WE SLEEP RIGHT ABOVE THE C

2013-09-13, Structure
IN 2010 THE FRONT HOOD, REAR ENGINE ACCESS DOOR AND PART OF THE REAR BUMPER PANEL WERE FOUND TO BE LOOSE FROM THE METAL FRAMES THAT THEY ARE MOUNTED ON. THESE WERE REATTACHED AT WINNEBAGO'S FACTORY SERVICE CENTER IN FOREST CITY, IOWA. IN 2012 THE FRONT HOOD WAS AGAIN FOUND LOOSE FROM THE FRAME AND I REPAIRED IT. ON AUG. 28, 2013, MILEAGE 79,500, WHEN WE STOPPED FOR THE NIGHT I FOUND THAT 7 OF THE 8 ATTACHED POINTS FOR THE REAR BUMPER PANEL HAD COME DETACHED FROM THE BODY OF THE COACH AND THE LEFT SIDE WAS SWINGING FREE ABOUT 10 INCHES FROM THE COACH. THE BUMPER PANEL WAS ONLY STILL ON THE COACH BECAUSE MY BIKE RACK KEPT IT FROM SWINGING FURTHER OUT. CLOSER CHECKING REVEALED THAT THE RE

2012-06-04, Equipment
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR, MODEL NUMBER: 1201LRIMWPM WHICH WAS HOUSED IN A 2007 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REFRIGERATOR WAS LEAKING AMMONIA. THE REFRIGERATOR WAS LOCATED IN THE REAR CENTER OF THE VEHICLE. A DEALER WAS CONTACTED WHO ADVISED THAT THE REFRIGERATOR WAS NOT UNDER RECALL AND OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000. UPDATED 07/10/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE REFRIGERATOR WAS HOT, SINCE THE FIRST DAY OF PURCHASE. ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2006 THE REFRIGERATOR COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED IT, BUT IT NEVER FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. THE REFRIGERATOR ST

2007 Winnebago Journey questions

Does the 2007 Winnebago Journey have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2007 Winnebago Journey: Equipment; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System; Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Winnebago Journey?

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

How do I check if a recall on my 2007 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.