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2005 Winnebago Vectra problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 8 complaints on file for the 2005 Winnebago Vectra — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

8

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2005 compare to other Vectra years?

Vectra NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted8 complaints1993: 1 complaints1994: 4 complaints1995: 1 complaints1996: 1 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 2 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 2 complaints2005: 8 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 1 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints
Vectra NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2005 Winnebago Vectra problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System225%
Latches & Locks113%
Brakes113%
Body & Structure113%
Suspension113%
Visibility & Wipers113%
Steering113%

Does the 2005 Winnebago Vectra have recalls?

3 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.

04V608000Seat BeltsDecember 18, 2004 · 6,201 units

Defect

CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES ON SOME MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LOAD REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

Consequence

THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BUCKLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMSAFE AT 1-574-266-8330 OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-800-537-1885.

04V471000Speed ControlSeptember 27, 2004 · 240 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS WITH A 400-HP CUMMINS ENGINE, A SHEET METAL "TAB" ON A WIRE COVER LOCATED BEHIND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CATCH ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Consequence

IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HANGS UP ON THE TAB OF THE WIRE COVER, A HAZARDOUS SITUATION COULD RESULT IN THE PEDAL NOT GOING BACK TO IDLE POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE DAMAGE AND, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR OWNERS TO INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY HAVE THE WIRE COVER REPAIRED. IF OWNERS DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE PERFORMING THE INSPECTION, DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-6939.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“THIS REPORT IS ON A FAILED ODOMETER. AT AROUND 53100 MILES THE ODOMETER SET TO ZERO AND STARTED COUNTING FORWARD AGAIN. I BROUGHT THE COACH TO A FREIGHTLINER DEALER IN DALLAS, TX. WHEN THE COACH WAS RECEIVED I WAS INFORMED THAT THE ODOMETER COULD NOT BE CALIBRATED TO THE CORRECT AND KNOWN MILEAGE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 3, 2013

“2005 WINNEBAGO VECTRA & FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS DEFECTS: VEHICLE TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL @ 65 MPH AGAINST LOW ANGLE FRONT QUARTER CROSS WINDS. A SUDDEN FRONTAL 30-35 MPH GUST OF WIND @ A 10-15 DEGREE ANGLE OF INCIDENCE CREATES A MOMENTARY AIRSPEED OF 95-100 MPH. THE 440 SQ FT BROAD SURFACE AREA…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · March 15, 2005

“2005 WINNEBAGO VECTRA & FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS DEFECTS: VEHICLE TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL @ 65 MPH AGAINST LOW ANGLE FRONT QUARTER CROSS WINDS. A SUDDEN FRONTAL 30-35 MPH GUST OF WIND @ A 10-15 DEGREE ANGLE OF INCIDENCE CREATES A MOMENTARY AIRSPEED OF 95-100 MPH. THE 440 SQ FT BROAD SURFACE AREA…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · March 15, 2005

“2005 WINNEBAGO VECTRA & FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS DEFECTS: VEHICLE TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL @ 65 MPH AGAINST LOW ANGLE FRONT QUARTER CROSS WINDS. A SUDDEN FRONTAL 30-35 MPH GUST OF WIND @ A 10-15 DEGREE ANGLE OF INCIDENCE CREATES A MOMENTARY AIRSPEED OF 95-100 MPH. THE 440 SQ FT BROAD SURFACE AREA…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Latches & Locks · March 15, 2005

“THE SEALS OF THE DUAL PANE WINDOWS OF THE MOTORHOME LEAK AND THE WINDOWS HAVE BECOME CLOUDY. THIS CONDITION IS LIMITING VISIBILITY TO THE REVIEW MIRRORS. I HAVE CONTACTED WINNEBAGO AND THERE RESPONSE WAS THE COACH IS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE COST TO REPLACE THE THREE WINDOWS IS OVER 2,000. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · November 18, 2010

2005 Winnebago Vectra — common questions

Is the 2005 Winnebago Vectra reliable?

The record is thin — 8 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2005 Winnebago Vectra have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2005 Winnebago Vectra. 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.