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2012 Winnebago Journey problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2012 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.

1

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2012 compare to other Journey years?

Journey NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted16 complaints1996: 2 complaints1997: 3 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 3 complaints2001: 2 complaints2002: 1 complaints2003: 5 complaints2004: 16 complaints2005: 9 complaints2006: 1 complaints2007: 6 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 3 complaints2011: 4 complaints2012: 1 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 1 complaints2017: 4 complaints2018: 1 complaints2019: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints
Journey NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2012 Winnebago Journey problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes1100%

Does the 2012 Winnebago Journey have recalls?

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

13V161000OtherApril 24, 2013 · 1,918 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Minnie Winnie, Aspect, Sightseer, Adventurer, and Journey motorhomes; and model year 2012-2014 Itasca Spirit, Cambria, Sunova, Suncruiser, and Meridian motorhomes. The affected vehicles were manufactured January 10, 2012, through April 5, 2013 and may be missing a range enclosure.

Consequence

A missing range enclosure may allow the gas range flame to be extinguished due to air flow. In such a case, propane gas will continue to flow without a flame. If propane continues to flow, in the presence of an ignition source, it may suddenly combust resulting in a fire and/or personal injury.

Remedy

Winnebago notify owners and dealers will install a range enclosure, free of charge. The safety recall began on May 20, 2013. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-641-585-3535. Winnebago's recall campaign number is 128.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY RV. WHILE MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY, THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE RV WAS FINALLY ABLE TO STOP. THE RV WAS TOWED TO BOB BELL FORD (7125 RITCHIE HWY, GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061, [PHONE]) BECAUSE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · October 18, 2018

2012 Winnebago Journey — common questions

Is the 2012 Winnebago Journey reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2012 Winnebago Journey have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2012 Winnebago Journey. 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.