2010 Winnebago Journey problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2010 Winnebago Journey — 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.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other Journey years?

Journey NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2010 Winnebago Journey problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Lighting	1	33%	new
Other	1	33%	▼ down
Visibility & Wipers	1	33%	— flat

Does the 2010 Winnebago Journey have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

12V566000Electrical SystemDecember 6, 2012 · 1,521 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Winnebago Journey and Tour motorhomes, and certain model year 2010-2013 Itasca Meridian and Ellipse motorhomes, manufactured June 18, 2010, through November 17, 2011. The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are affected: The one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.

Consequence

Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Daimler Trucks North America will be conducting the recall on behalf of Winnebago Industries. Daimler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall began December 26, 2012. Owners should contact Winnebago at 1-641-585-3535 or Daimler Trucks at 1-503-745-6910.

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.

“THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BECOME VERY CLOUDY AND ARE TURNING YELLOW DUE TO DETERIORATION OF THE PLASTIC WHICH APPEARS TO HAVE FINE CRACKING OR CRAZING THROUGHOUT THE MATERIAL THAT CAN NOT BE POLISHED OUT. THE HEADLIGHTS ALSO CONTAIN THE TURN SIGNALS AND HAVE THE FOLLOWING IDENTIFICATION: DOT SAE AHR15PP2…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · December 26, 2015

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS THE FRONT WINDSHIELDS SUN BLOCKER SHADE WAS FRACTURED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. IN ADDITION, HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO FUNCTION WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 15, 2011

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS THE FRONT WINDSHIELDS SUN BLOCKER SHADE WAS FRACTURED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. IN ADDITION, HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO FUNCTION WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · June 15, 2011

2010 Winnebago Journey — common questions

Is the 2010 Winnebago Journey reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2010 Winnebago Journey have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2010 Winnebago Journey. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2010 compare to other Journey years?

What are the most common 2010 Winnebago Journey problems?

Does the 2010 Winnebago Journey have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2010 Winnebago Journey — common questions

Is the 2010 Winnebago Journey reliable?

Does the 2010 Winnebago Journey have recalls?

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