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2007 Winnebago Journey problems

The most common problem on the 2007 Winnebago Journey is body and structure. It has 2.0 times the complaints of a typical Journey model year.

Typical year2.0x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
5
Service bulletins
7
Worst area
Body

The worst 2007 Winnebago Journey problems

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

  • Body
    2
  • Electrical
    1
  • Engine
    1

Problems by type

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  • Body
    2
  • Electrical
    1
  • Engine
    1

Recalls 5

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

Steering: hydraulic power assist systemReported May 19, 2008 · 1,699 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Winnebago is recalling 1,699 my 2005-2009 winnebago journey, tour and itasca meridian and ellipse motor homes built on the freightliner xc chassis. The chassis contains steering filters that can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.
Risk
Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Freightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or winnebago at 1‑641‑585‑3535.

Recall number 08V223000 · Recall details

Steering: linkages: tie rod assemblyReported May 19, 2008 · 306 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Winnebago is recalling 306 my 2007-2008 journey, destination, tour and itasca meridian, latitude, and ellipse motor homes built on freightliner chassis. The fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under-tightened.
Risk
Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
Remedy
Winnebago is working with freightliner to repair these vehicles free of charge (please see 07v306). Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or winnebago at 1‑641‑585‑3535.

Recall number 08V226000 · Recall details

Equipment adaptive/mobilityReported March 28, 2008 · 31 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Winnebago is recalling 31 my 2006-2008 journey, voyage, my 2006-2007 sightseer, my 2006 adventurer, minnie winnie, my 2007 access, tour, vectra, itasca cambria, and my 2007-2008 itasca horizon motor homes equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Winnebago is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). The recall began on april 9, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000.

Recall number 08V149000 · Recall details

See all 5 recalls for the 2007 Winnebago Journey

Technical service bulletins for the 2007 Winnebago Journey 7

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

What 2007 Winnebago Journey owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 9, 2014 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · CA

The problem is in the rv winnebago, journey. It has a defect which could cause injury or death. The safety defect exist in one of the compartment where some of the electrical wires are. It is not tight impermeable for leaks. My rv winnebago, journey has a hydraulic leak that is coming down from bedroom slide-out and is entering in the utility compartment and satiating it with oil. Where the 50-amps connecting power cord that is connected to other electrical wires and in same compartment is the inverter charger unit that is in the same compartment where the leak is coming down. There also are electrical fuses where the fluid is coming down. This is a defect because this can cause a fire. By not having a tight impermeable leak-proof compartment for electrical wires. Especially oil that can get hot and cause a fire easily and cause death or injury. We sleep right above the compartment where a fire can start without us knowing it. This needs to be fix. S.a.p. 'thank you".

Filed Jun 9, 2014 · Body, Engine · 50,000 miles · CA

My rv winnebago, journey has a defect which can cause injury or death. It is a safety defect existing. A oil leak that looks like hydraulic fluid is coming down from the bedroom slide-out is satiating with oil into almost all the utility compartment where the 50-amps connection electrical power cord is and the cord is connected to other electrical wires and the inverter charger unit is located and some electrical fuses are also. That compartment gets hot. Especially oil that can start a fire. It needs to be fix. The oil is coming down to the electrical parts.this defect can cause a fire. By not having a tight impermeable leak-proof for the electrical compartment. We sleep right above the compartment where a fire can start without knowing it. Electrical wires are -on- all the time. Even when we are sleeping. Please help. Thank you

Filed Sep 13, 2013 · Body · 35,000 miles · TX

In 2010 the front hood, rear engine access door and part of the rear bumper panel were found to be loose from the metal frames that they are mounted on. These were reattached at winnebago's factory service center in forest city, iowa. In 2012 the front hood was again found loose from the frame and I repaired it. On aug. 28, 2013, mileage 79,500, when we stopped for the night I found that 7 of the 8 attached points for the rear bumper panel had come detached from the body of the coach and the left side was swinging free about 10 inches from the coach. The bumper panel was only still on the coach because my bike rack kept it from swinging further out. Closer checking revealed that the rear engine access door and several lower side body panels were coming loose from their frames. All of the above attach points are connected by some type of epoxy. The 2013 problems were repaired at winnebago factory in sept. 2013. They refused to acknowledge that these detached panels were a common problem. While in the forest city area in sept. 2013 I saw 3 other 2004 to 2007 journeys with the same loose panels. My concern is that one of these 8.5 ft. By 20 inch bumper panels is going to come off and land on another vehicle's windshield.

Filed Jun 4, 2012 · FL

Tl* the contact owns a norcold refrigerator, model number: 1201lrimwpm which was housed in a 2007 winnebago journey motor home. The contact stated that the refrigerator was leaking ammonia. The refrigerator was located in the rear center of the vehicle. A dealer was contacted who advised that the refrigerator was not under recall and offered no further assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000. Updated 07/10/12*lj the consumer stated the refrigerator was hot, since the first day of purchase. On september 16, 2006 the refrigerator completely stopped working. The dealership repaired it, but it never functioned properly. The refrigerator stopped working again for the second time. The consumer obtained the parts and was able to fix it, but the exterior was still too hot. About a week later, the consumer pulled the refrigerator out and discovered that both cooling fans were not working properly and part of the thermal insulation was missing. Norcold didn't want to do anything about the issue, until winnebago became involved. After winnebago became involved, norcold replaced the fans and sent additional insulation. Update 07/11/12. *jb the consumers lawyer wrote in on behalf of the consumer. Under the recall, the cooling unit was retrofitted with a thermal switch kit that was supposed to protect the cooling unit from leaking. Unfortunately, the repair was ineffective as the unit continued to leak refrigerant. Updated 08/09/12

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Questions about the 2007 Winnebago Journey

Is the 2007 Winnebago Journey reliable?

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2007 Winnebago Journey, 2.0 times a typical Journey model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Winnebago Journey?

Body and structure, with 2 complaints. Next is electrical (1).

How many recalls does the 2007 Winnebago Journey have?

5 recalls, covering equipment, equipment adaptive/mobility and steering.

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