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1999 Winnebago Adventurer problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 24 complaints on file for the 1999 Winnebago Adventurer — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

24

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

3

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1999 compare to other Adventurer years?

Adventurer NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted32 complaints1992: 3 complaints1993: 4 complaints1994: 7 complaints1995: 19 complaints1996: 15 complaints1997: 11 complaints1998: 7 complaints1999: 24 complaints2000: 30 complaints2001: 18 complaints2002: 22 complaints2003: 21 complaints2004: 32 complaints2005: 8 complaints2006: 4 complaints2007: 4 complaints2008: 7 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 1 complaints2011: 6 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 1 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 3 complaints2020: 1 complaints2021: 14 complaints2022: 9 complaints2023: 1 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints
Adventurer NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1999 Winnebago Adventurer problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System833%
Tires & Wheels417%
Brakes417%
Other28%
Electrical System28%
Suspension14%
Lighting14%
Transmission14%
Visibility & Wipers14%

Does the 1999 Winnebago Adventurer have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10V525000OtherOctober 26, 2010 · 18,461 units

Defect

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 SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.

Consequence

THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.

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 REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WHEN FILLING FUEL, THE GAS NOZZLE STOPS AT ABOUT 3/4 FULL OF THE TANK CAPACITY. I COMPLAINT TO THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASE MY MOTORHOME AND THEY SAID THAT THERE ARE NO SOLUTION FOR THIS PROBLEM. FORD AND WINNEBAGO ARE POINTING FINGERS AT EACH OTHER AND THERE ARE NO SOLUTION FOR THIS PROBLEM. UNTIL…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · March 2, 2000

“1999 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURE, TIRE BLEW OUT. *BF MOLDING AROUND THE TIRE WAS BROKEN AND LOOSE, THE WATER TANK WAS PUNCTURED, AND DAMAGE TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THE DRIVER STATED THE TIRES ON THE RV WERE NEW. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. # 10-0688-90. *JB UPDATED 04/14/10 *BF”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · July 19, 2009

“LOCATION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE GAS PEDAL IS 2 1/4 INCHES APART. WHEN HITTING THE BRAKE PEDAL, FOOT ALSO HITS THE GAS PEDAL. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes

“WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE UNDER THE DASHBROAD. FIRE STOPPED AFTER TURNING OFF AIR CONDITIONER/ RADIO AND CB RADIO. FIRE WAS REPORTED TO MANUFACTURER. WINNEBAGO WAS TOWED TO MOORE'S TRAVEL TRAILERS IN N. RIDGEVILLE FOR REPAIRS. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 8, 2000 · fire

“MOTOR HOME WAS PARKED FOR THE EVENING & HEARD A LOUD BANG AND THEN SMELLED SMOKE. INSTANTLY PULLED THE POWER PLUG TO THE MOTOR HOME AND THEN INVESTIGATED. FOUND THE POWER SWITCH BOX HAD BLOWN UP. HAD TO HAVE A NEW ONE INSTALLED AND WHEN I DID WAS TOLD THIS HAPPENS A LOT TO THIS TYPE POWER SWITCH…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · March 5, 2005 · fire

1999 Winnebago Adventurer — common questions

Is the 1999 Winnebago Adventurer reliable?

The record is thin — 24 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1999 Adventurer problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (8 complaints), brakes (4 complaints), tires & wheels (4 complaints).

Does the 1999 Winnebago Adventurer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1999 Winnebago Adventurer. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Winnebago Adventurer years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Adventurer years to avoid are 2004, 2000. The cleanest record among Adventurer years belongs to 2025.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.