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2008 Winnebago Adventurer problems

The most common problem on the 2008 Winnebago Adventurer is windows, wipers and visibility. It has 1.8 times the complaints of a typical Adventurer model year.

Typical year1.8x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
3
Service bulletins
7
Worst area
Visibility

The worst 2008 Winnebago Adventurer problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Visibility
    3
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Steering
    1

Problems by type

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  • Visibility
    3
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Steering
    1

Recalls 3

EquipmentReported October 26, 2010 · 18,461 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 10V525000 · Recall details

Equipment adaptive/mobilityReported August 12, 2008 · 31 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Winnebago is recalling 31 my 2006-2008 itasca cambria, horizon, winnebago access, adventurer, journey, minnie winnie, signtseer, tour, vectra, and voyage motor homes equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Winnebago is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑800‑322‑2884 or winnebago at 1‑641‑585‑3535.

Recall number 08V419000 · Recall details

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkagesReported August 20, 2007 · 67 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain motor homes, the passenger side windshield wiper may fail to operate properly.
Risk
Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause impaired visibility which has the potential to result in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.
Remedy
Dealers will install new wiper linkage from the wiper motor to the pivot assemblies. The recall began on august 31, 2007. Owners may contact winnebago at 1‑641‑585‑3535.

Recall number 07V370000 · Recall details

See all 3 recalls for the 2008 Winnebago Adventurer

Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Winnebago Adventurer 7

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 2008 Winnebago Adventurer owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 11, 2018 · Steering · 44,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 winnebago adventurer. While driving, the steering wheel felt loose and inadvertently caused the vehicle to drift. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the gear box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v148000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000. *tt

Filed Aug 22, 2017 · Brakes · 53,000 miles · AZ

Driving a w22 chassis went thru the mountains in arizona and when arriving at the camp site office and driving to the site down a hill brake pedal went to the floor. Pumped the pedal and the brake pedal came up and stopped the motorhome. When the motor engine is off and stepping on the brake pedal a motor runs and the pedal goes almost to the floor.

Filed Sep 2, 2014 · Visibility · 18,560 miles · IN

Driving vehicle in the rain and the two windshield wipers stopped working. They are linked together by a linkage bar. Initially I stopped the rv and moved the driver side windshield wiper back onto the windshield as it had pushed over beyond the window. I turned it on and within a few minutes it did it again. I made sure everything was tight on the connections outside. I tried it again and within a few minutes the driver wiper went 270 degrees pointing down and sitting on the front of the rv and not on the window. Since they are linked the one on the passenger side also stopped working. This unit was made in december 2007. There was a recall on ones made prior to july 2007. My experience indicates that the problem exists in the same model year after july 2007. This is a hazard when trying to drive in rain.

Filed May 16, 2010 · Visibility · 4,650 miles · OH

The windshield wipers have been defective on this vehicle since its purchase. When driving at interstate speeds 50-65 MPH the driver's side wiper over travels and becomes lodged on the driver's side windshield pillar post. Wipers then lock up and become useless. After a period of time they will dislodge and return to their closed position. This has happened prior to my taking delivery (repair made by selling dealer prior to my accepting delivery)in may of 2009, while traveling in rain in may 2009 on I-85 in south carolina (warranty repair by dealer in savanna, ga, who replaced the wiper motor. Again on the return trip may 2009 from savanna, ga(after motor replacement) taken for warranty repair back to the selling dealer. The vehicle is now in for the fourth repair on the same issue.

Filed Dec 1, 2008 · Acceleration · 3,800 miles · MN

This relates to the malfunction of the cruise control on a 2008 winnebago adventurer 35a on a workhorse chassis in a way that could have caused serious injury or death. On november 30,2008, I was traveling on interstate 10 in alabama with the cruise control set at 65. Ahead of me in my lane was a stopped car. There was traffic in the left lane so I couldn't move over. I hit the brake and the cruise control did not disengage. I could hear the brakes against the wheels, but the vehicle did not slow. I pumped the brakes and still the cruise control did not disengage. I hit the brakes harder and then the cruise control released and the vehicle started to slow. By then I was too close to the stopped car, and had to quickly drive on to the shoulder and pass the car on the right. I barely missed it, and was traveling at about 45 MPH when I went by on the shoulder. If there had been insufficient shoulder I would have rear-ended the vehicle with the motor home. The cruise control is disabled and won't turn on. Apparently forcing it off by hard braking must have blown a fuse or triggered some backup disengagement device or switch. I will be taking the motor home to an authorized workhorse service center to have the cruise control repaired.

Filed Nov 19, 2008 · Body · TX

Consumer states that bolts securing the steering shaft right angle drive were missing 2 nuts that secure the drive to the chassis frame on 2008 winnebago adventurer lt. *nj the consumer believed that the right angle gear box was moved during installation of the coach onto the chassis because marks on the paint of the extension frame rails indicated that the missing nuts were in place at one time.

Filed Oct 25, 2007 · Visibility · DC

2008 adventurer 38t with defective windshield wipers. Customer stated while driving 40 MPH the windshield wiper got stuck and wood not work. Consumer also said it lets water in on the driver door armrest with all the electrical functions. *kb the technician welded an extension on the wiper arm, however the consumer did not have a proper wipe pattern. The consumer stated soon after, the blades stuck halfway across the window because the extended arm was hitting the cowling.

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Questions about the 2008 Winnebago Adventurer

Is the 2008 Winnebago Adventurer reliable?

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2008 Winnebago Adventurer, 1.8 times a typical Adventurer model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Winnebago Adventurer?

Windows, wipers and visibility, with 3 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).

How many recalls does the 2008 Winnebago Adventurer have?

3 recalls, covering equipment, equipment adaptive/mobility and visibility.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Winnebago Adventurer visibility?

Yes, 1 recall: 07V370000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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