2005 Winnebago Vectra Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2005 Winnebago Vectra recalls

Most common 2005 Winnebago Vectra problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	2
Suspension	1
Steering	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Structure	1
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1
Visibility	1

What owners report

2013-05-08, Electrical System
THIS REPORT IS ON A FAILED ODOMETER. AT AROUND 53100 MILES THE ODOMETER SET TO ZERO AND STARTED COUNTING FORWARD AGAIN. I BROUGHT THE COACH TO A FREIGHTLINER DEALER IN DALLAS, TX. WHEN THE COACH WAS RECEIVED I WAS INFORMED THAT THE ODOMETER COULD NOT BE CALIBRATED TO THE CORRECT AND KNOWN MILEAGE INDICATED BY ANOTHER ENGINE MONITORING COMPUTER. THE ACTUAL MILEAGE ON THE COACH AT THE TIME OF THE REPAIR WAS 53913. WHILE WAITING FOR THE REPAIRS TO BE COMPLETED I FOUND ANOTHER COACH THROUGH THE INTERNET IN FL THAT I WANTED TO TRADE MY COACH FOR. WHEN I TOLD THE RV DEALER OF THE ODOMETER FAILURE HE TOLD ME THAT HE WOULD NOT TAKE MY COACH IN TRADE IF THE ODOMETER WERE NOT CORRECTED TO THE

2011-03-10, Visibility
THE SEALS OF THE DUAL PANE WINDOWS OF THE MOTORHOME LEAK AND THE WINDOWS HAVE BECOME CLOUDY. THIS CONDITION IS LIMITING VISIBILITY TO THE REVIEW MIRRORS. I HAVE CONTACTED WINNEBAGO AND THERE RESPONSE WAS THE COACH IS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE COST TO REPLACE THE THREE WINDOWS IS OVER 2,000. THE MOTORHOME HAS BEEN IN INDOOR STORAGE WHEN NOT USED. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE SINCE THE REDUCED VISIBIILTY COULD CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. THE WINDOW MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM AT THEIR EXPENSE, NOT THE CONSUMER.

2008-10-09, Steering
2005 WINNEBAGO VECTRA & FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS DEFECTS: VEHICLE TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL @ 65 MPH AGAINST LOW ANGLE FRONT QUARTER CROSS WINDS. A SUDDEN FRONTAL 30-35 MPH GUST OF WIND @ A 10-15 DEGREE ANGLE OF INCIDENCE CREATES A MOMENTARY AIRSPEED OF 95-100 MPH. THE 440 SQ FT BROAD SURFACE AREA OF THE CHASSIS HAS 250% THE AUTHORITY OF AN 767 RUDDER THAT ALSO HAS A VERY EFFICIENT WING ASPECT RATIO. THIS 32,000 LB RV IS SUBJECT (BY NASA ANALYSIS) TO 10,000- 20,000 LB OF LATERAL FORCE UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, DESTABILIZING THE CHASSIS / COACH WITH A COMPLETE LOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL. ALSO - THE ENGINE BRAKE NECESSARY FOR DOWNHILL CONTROL IS UNRELIABLE. THE CULPRIT IS AN ELECTRICAL

2005-03-03, Suspension
OWNER HAS A MOTOR HOME AND THE VEHICLE SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHEN TURNING LEFT/RIGHT. OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO FREIGHTLINER OF UTAH AND CHECKED THE ALIGNMENT WHICH WAS FINE. HOWEVER, THE SHAKING OF THE STEERING WHEEL IS STILL IN EXISTENCE. *AK

2004-11-29, Electrical System
I PURCHASED A 2005 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER 37 B TWO MONTHS AGO AND PROCEDED TO TAKE IT ON A LONG VACATION. THE KNOWINGLY DEFECTIVE VEHICLE FAILED ON OVER 200 OCCASIONS AND WAS DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED OVER 10 TIMES BY FACTORY AND NON FACTORY AUTHORIZED SERVICECENTERS. ULTIMATELY AFTER CONSTANTLY JEOPARDIZING MY WIFE AND PARTNER'S LIFE IN MANY INSTANCES AND AFTER BEING STRANDED AND TOWED ON MULTIPLE OCCASSIONS WINNEBAGO DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS IN THE WIRING HARNESSES THAT HAD BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED AND WHICH HAD BEEN MELTING AND SHORTING OUT THE VEHICLE FOR OVER A MONTH. AFTER SOME INVESTIGATION IT CAME TO LIGHT THAT THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST INSTANCE OF THIS DEFECT AND WINNEBAGO KNOWINGLY PU

2005 Winnebago Vectra questions

Does the 2005 Winnebago Vectra have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2005 Winnebago Vectra: Equipment; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Suspension (1), Steering (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Winnebago Vectra 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.