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2001 Winnebago Journey Dl problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2001 Winnebago Journey Dl — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

4

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2001 compare to other Journey Dl years?

Journey Dl NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted10 complaints1996: 0 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 1 complaints2001: 4 complaints2002: 10 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 1 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints
Journey Dl NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2001 Winnebago Journey Dl problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels375%
Brakes125%

Does the 2001 Winnebago Journey Dl have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns 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.

01V260000Fuel SystemAugust 15, 2001 · 1,292 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES (MODELS WKP36L, WKP36LD, AND IKP36LD). FOUR NUTS MAY HAVE LOOSENED FROM THE FOUR BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) TANK TO THE MOTOR HOME. IF THE ATTACHMENT HARDWARE IS LOOSENED, THE ROAD VIBRATION COULD PRODUCE UNDUE STRESS ON THE WELD JOINTS OF THE BRACKETS AND THEY COULD BREAK.

Consequence

IF THIS HAPPENS, THE TANK COULD FALL OFF, RESULTING IN A ROAD HAZARD OR A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LP TANK ATTACHMENT AND RE-TIGHTENED THE FASTENERS IN ADDITION TO ADDING LOCK NUTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 24, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-6939.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TIRE SEPARATION ON 2001 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY DL.[REDACTED]NO ANSWER REQUIRED[REDACTED].*MR THE CONSUMER HAD THREE INCIDENTS OF TIRE BLOWOUTS. IN EACH CASE THE TIRE BLEWOUT THOUGH THE SIDEWALL. THESE FAILURES OCCURRED AT 28520, 34321 AND 37012. ( TWO TIRES HAD DOT NUMBER B6BJBVJX3001 AND ONE HAD…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · July 17, 2003

“TOTAL LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE ON OUR 2001 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY DL DUE TO THE BLOW-OUT OF TWO SMALL AIR TUBES ON THE ENGINE AIR COMPRESSOR. THESE TUBES ARE 3 TO 31/2 IN. LONG X 1/4 IN. IN DIAMETER. THESE TUBES ARE MADE OF PLASTIC AND SHOULD NOT BE USED TO CONTROL BRAKING SYSTEMS FOR A 26,000LB VEHICLE. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · July 17, 2004

2001 Winnebago Journey Dl — common questions

Is the 2001 Winnebago Journey Dl reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2001 Winnebago Journey Dl have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2001 Winnebago Journey Dl. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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.