2002 Winnebago Minnie Winnie problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2002 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

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Crash-involved

Fires reported

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NCAP overall

How does 2002 compare to other Minnie Winnie years?

Minnie Winnie NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2002 Winnebago Minnie Winnie problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Other	2	67%	▲ up
Brakes	1	33%	— flat

Does the 2002 Winnebago Minnie Winnie have recalls?

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

03V405000OtherOctober 16, 2003 · 15,337 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE UNITS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.

Consequence

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.

Remedy

SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS REPLACED. CONSUMERS SHOULD NEVER USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR STORAGE OR LEAVE ANY TOWELS, PAPER, CLOTH OR OTHER PRODUCTS IN THE MICROWAVE AFTER USE. 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 SAMSUNG AT 800-932-3837 OR WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-3535.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“CONSUMER RECEIVED MANUFACTURER'S RECALL LETTER MR6699GB CONCERNING SAMSUM MICROWAVE IN NOVEMBER 2003. WALCO LOCAL INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED THE PART ON RECALL, AND IT FAILED. CONSUMER BOUGHT A NEW MICROWAVE, AND NO BODY WANTED TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REFUNDING THE MONEY. *AK”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · February 25, 2004

“FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS SEIZED. BOTH AT SEPARATE TIMES. THERE IS A CURRANT RECALL FOR THE SAME CONDITION FOR ANOTHER WINNEBAGO CHASSIS. THERE WAS SEVERE OVERHEATING WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED THE BRAKE FLUID TO CATCH FIRE. *TR”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · May 15, 2006

2002 Winnebago Minnie Winnie — common questions

Is the 2002 Winnebago Minnie Winnie reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2002 Winnebago Minnie Winnie have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2002 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 2002 compare to other Minnie Winnie years?

What are the most common 2002 Winnebago Minnie Winnie problems?

Does the 2002 Winnebago Minnie Winnie have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2002 Winnebago Minnie Winnie — common questions

Is the 2002 Winnebago Minnie Winnie reliable?

Does the 2002 Winnebago Minnie Winnie have recalls?

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