2018 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY Complaints and Recall Information

The 2018 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently identify issues related to recalls that affect various systems, though no direct consumer complaints have been recorded.

Five recalls address defects involving lighting, electrical, fire safety, and mechanical components. Problems focus on safety-critical areas including turn signals, electrical circuits, fire extinguishers, battery cables, and hydraulic lines.

• Exterior lighting lens area. Turn signals may have a smaller than required luminous lens area causing reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing crash risk (NHTSA recall 24V733000).
• Unfused solar charging port. The auxiliary solar charging port circuit lacks a fuse, increasing fire risk if solar panels exceed circuit amperage limits (NHTSA recall 18V546000).
• Fire extinguisher malfunction. Kidde fire extinguishers may clog or require excessive force to activate, and some nozzles can detach, potentially causing injury and preventing operation during fires (NHTSA recall 17V782000).
• Battery cables and hydraulic lines loose. Improperly secured components may contact driveshaft or exhaust, causing electrical shorts or hydraulic leaks (NHTSA recall 17V736000).
• Braking hydraulic lines risk. Loose hydraulic lines could leak fluid and reduce braking ability, increasing crash risk (NHTSA recall 17V736000 duplicate).

The five recalls affect lighting, electrical systems including solar circuitry, fire extinguishers, and battery and hydraulic components. Repairs range from component replacement to installation of fuses and rerouting of cables, all provided free of charge by dealers.

• Turn signal lenses (NHTSA 24V733000). Affects 17,329 vehicles. Turn signals have insufficient luminous lens area which may reduce visibility to other drivers. Dealers will replace the turn signals at no cost. Interim owner notices mailed November 2024, with a follow-up remedy notification planned.
• Auxiliary solar charging port (NHTSA 18V546000). Affects 6,700 motorhomes. The unfused solar port circuit can cause fire risk if overloaded. Dealers will install a 15-amp inline fuse free of charge. Notices began December 2018, repairs started June 2019.
• Kidde fire extinguishers (NHTSA 17V782000). Affects 17,360 vehicles. Plastic-handle or push button extinguishers may clog or malfunction and nozzles may detach, risking injury and fire failure. Owners will be instructed to obtain free replacements from Kidde. Recall began January 2018.
• Battery cables and hydraulic lines (NHTSA 17V736000). Affects 58 vehicles. Poorly secured cables and lines can contact moving or hot parts causing electrical shorts or fluid leaks, raising fire and crash risks. Dealers will inspect, reroute, and replace damaged parts free. Recall started January 2018.

Owners of the 2018 Winnebago Journey with repeated repairs tied to these recalls or unresolved safety defects may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting a consumer protection attorney can provide guidance for addressing persistent issues or recall compliance problems.