Defect
FUEL TANKS LEAK AT THE SEAMS AND/OR BAFFLE CONNECTIONS.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO ASOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
WINNEBAGO WILL REPLACE FUEL TANKS THAT ARE FOUND TO BE LEAKING.
1989 Winnebago Elandan problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1989 Winnebago Elandan — 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.
1
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
2
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1989 compare to other Elandan years?
What are the most common 1989 Winnebago Elandan problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body & Structure | 1 | 100% | new |
Does the 1989 Winnebago Elandan have recalls?
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“THE BRACKET WHICH HELD THE WATER TANK FAILED. *NM THE RIGHT END OF THE FRONT BRACKET TORE LOOSE FROM THE 5/16 INCH SCREW ROD IT WAS BOLTED TO. THE FRONT BRACKET WAS ALSO NEVER BOLTED ON THE LEFT SIDE. *NM”
1989 Winnebago Elandan — common questions
Is the 1989 Winnebago Elandan reliable?
The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.
Does the 1989 Winnebago Elandan have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1989 Winnebago Elandan. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Is the 1989 Winnebago Elandan under NHTSA investigation?
NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.
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.