1988 Winnebago Minnie Winnie problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 1988 Winnebago Minnie Winnie — 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.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1988 compare to other Minnie Winnie years?

Minnie Winnie NHTSA complaints by model year, 1988 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1988 Winnebago Minnie Winnie problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Other	1	50%	new
Tires & Wheels	1	50%	new

Does the 1988 Winnebago Minnie Winnie have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

02V277005OtherDecember 10, 2002 · 1,531 units

Defect

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 1200LR AND 1200RIM WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 700000 AND 1008700 . THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE LIQUID SOLUTION SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE SEALED, PRESSURIZED COOLING UNIT THROUGH A SMALL CRACK.

Consequence

IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. 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 NOROLD SERVICE AT 1-800-667-3005 OR WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-3535.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR AGO WE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN REGARDS TO THE REFRIGERATOR. WAS UNABLE TO RESPOND TO THE LETTER DUE TO ILLNESS FOR THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF AND THEN AN AMPUTATION. 6/30/05 I TRIED LIGHTING REFRIGERATOR WHEN IT CAUGHT FIRE. BURNT WIRES AND BOX IN SERVICE COMPARTMENT. DID NOT…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 30, 2005 · fire

“CRACKS ARE VISIBLE ON ALL TIRES (INCLUDING SPARE) AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE EXTERIOR WHERE THE TREAD IS BONDED TO THE TIRES, THE CLOSEST FIRESTONE DEALER IS 200 MILES AWAY AND THE CONSUMER FEELS FIRESTONE SHOULD AUTHORIZE NO CHARGE REPLACEMENT AT NON-FIRESTONE DEALER (FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels

1988 Winnebago Minnie Winnie — common questions

Is the 1988 Winnebago Minnie Winnie reliable?

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

Does the 1988 Winnebago Minnie Winnie have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1988 Winnebago Minnie Winnie. 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 1988 compare to other Minnie Winnie years?

What are the most common 1988 Winnebago Minnie Winnie problems?

Does the 1988 Winnebago Minnie Winnie have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

1988 Winnebago Minnie Winnie — common questions

Is the 1988 Winnebago Minnie Winnie reliable?

Does the 1988 Winnebago Minnie Winnie have recalls?

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