Winnebago Brave years to avoid

Across 1987–2018, no single Brave year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2002 drew the most complaints; 2018 the fewest.

Total complaints

Recall campaigns

1987–2018

Years covered

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Winnebago Brave NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Year	Complaints	Recalls
2018	0	1
2017	0	2
2016	0	3
2015	4	4
2014	0	2
2013	0	1
2011	0	1
2010	0	1
2009	0	1
2008	0	1
2007	0	1
2006	0	1
2005	0	3
2004	9	5
2003	13	6
2002	19	5
2001	7	7
2000	10	6
1999	6	1
1998	4	1
1997	3	1
1996	0	3
1995	7	3
1994	9	2
1993	3	1
1992	2	1
1991	0	1
1990	0	1
1989	0	1
1988	0	1
1987	0	1

By complaint volume, 2018 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Brave years with enough data to compare.

Across all model years, the Brave has 20 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 96 consumer complaints on file.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.