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2016 Winnebago Journey problems

It has fewer complaints than a typical Journey model year.

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Owner complaints
1
Recalls
6
Service bulletins
9

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Recalls 6

Exterior lighting: turn signalReported October 1, 2024 · 17,329 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Tour, 2013-2018 Journey, 2014-2022 Forza, 2015-2016 Brave, 2015-2019 Grand Tour, 2015-2021 Vista, 2016-2018 Adventurer, Sightseer, 2016-2021 Commercial Vehicle, 2018-2021 Intent, Sunstar, 2018-2020 Horizon, Itasca 2013-2017 Ellipse, Meridian, 2014-2017 Solei, 2015-2016 Tribute, 2015-2018 Sunstar, 2016-2018 Suncruiser, and Sunova motorhomes. The turn signals may have a smaller than required luminous lens area. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1‑800‑537‑1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 189.

Recall number 24V733000 · Recall details

Electrical systemReported August 17, 2018 · 6,700 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Winnebago Era, Travato, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Paseo, Via, Adventurer, Journey, Tour, and Grand Tour motorhomes. These vehicles have an auxiliary solar charging port circuit that is not fused.
Risk
If solar panels are connected and they exceed the amperage capacity of the circuit, the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install an inline 15 amp fuse into the auxiliary solar charging port circuit, free of charge. Winnebago issued interim notifications to owners on December 4, 2018. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service 1‑641‑585‑6939 or 1‑800‑537‑1885.

Recall number 18V546000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported December 7, 2017 · 17,360 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Winnebago Era, Travato, Minnie Winnie, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Brave, Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Forza, Journey, Tour, Revel, Paseo, Chalet, Access, and Intent motorhomes and Commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 Itasca Spirit, Navion, Cambria, Tribute, Sunstar, Sunova, Suncruiser, Solei, Meridian, Elipse, Horizon, Reyo, and Via motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit:
Risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1‑641‑585‑3535, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1‑855‑262‑3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

Recall number 17V782000 · Recall details

Suspension: front: stabilizer barReported May 10, 2016 · 91 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2016 Winnebago Journey and Forza, and 2016 Itasca Solei and Meridian motor homes manufactured May 7, 2015, to March 25, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen.
Risk
If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Winnebago owners will be notified by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) and DTNSA will modify the sway bar mounting, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 16V277000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: water heaterReported November 16, 2015 · 257 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Journey and Adventurer motorhomes, and 2015 Itasca Meridian and Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured March 20, 2014, through November 6, 2015, and equipped with Atwood on demand water heaters, models OD45, OD50, and OD50CW. The affected water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.
Risk
The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners. The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on January 26, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1‑641‑585‑3535, or Atwood customer service at 1‑574‑264‑2131.

Recall number 15V758000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systemsReported October 6, 2015 · 8,842 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Winnebago Era, Travato, View, Trend, Via, Journey, and Tour motorhomes and Itasca Navion, Viva, Reyo, Meridian, and Elipse motorhomes manufactured June 26, 2012, to August 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the high pressure liquid propane (LP) hose may harden and result in an LP leak at the crimp fitting.
Risk
An LP leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LP hose, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1‑641‑585‑3535.

Recall number 15V625000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Winnebago Journey 9

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What 2016 Winnebago Journey owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 6, 2017 · FL

Water heater scald operator the vehicle and the description of the problem is the same as that described in the federal safety agency no 15v758000. Rv has atwood on demand water heaters. The affected water heater is resulting in user being scalded. Winnebago and dealer (lazy days) have been made aware of problem on multiple instances and were requested to correct. Manufacturer and dealer refused to seek a solution to problem and has only provided temporary, non working solutions. Vehicle purchased new on 09/30/2016 and problem persisted since. Vehicle has been with dealer 6 times between 09/30/2016 and 09/01/2017 for this problem. Still not fixed. Hot water on 2 occasions caused piping to melt and burst, flooding the vehicle.

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Is the 2016 Winnebago Journey reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Winnebago Journey, fewer than a typical Journey model year.

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6 recalls, covering exterior lighting, electrical system and equipment.

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