2002 Winnebago Winnebago problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Structure:body:door (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Winnebago Winnebago model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (7)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2024-04-05 · 7SB009-24-01A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each ro should document.
Unknown Or Other 2024-02-23 · 7SB002-24-01A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin sent to all winnebago dealers. bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.
Structure 2022-09-19 · 7SB005-23-01A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin sent to all winnebago dealers. bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.
Equipment 2022-05-31 · 7SB009-22-02A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin sent to all dealers. this bulletin advises dealers they no longer need to email winnebago the signed vehicle registration form, but they should retain a copy for their records.
Equipment 2021-07-14 · 7SB009-21-02A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's lemon law and to comply with winnebago motorhome mandates outlined in the policy & procedure manual.
Equipment 2021-07-01 · 7SB010-21-01Z · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2010-05-25 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 31,000 mi“we have a 2002 winnebago sightseer. we have had multiple problems with noises that it makes (squeaking/brake oil smells, etc). we understand their is a recall, but we have followed through with workhorse and winnebago and they say are particular model was not recalled. however, on sunday we were traveling home from a 60 mile distance...when we…”
2007-12-26 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 33,400 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2002 winnebago brave w22 (na). while driving 30 mph, the vehicle jerked from left to right when the brake pedal was depressed. the contact smelled a strong burning odor when the vehicle stopped. the dealer stated that the brake system was burned and they were unable to diagnose the cause of the failure; however, they replac…”
2007-10-15 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 18,937 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2002 winnebago workhorse w22 (na). while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact smelled a strange odor in the passenger compartment. he determined that the rear driver side brakes melted at 500 degrees. a mechanic made repairs. the current mileage was 34,159 and failure mileage was 18,937. *updated 12/12/2007 *bf …”
2007-09-19 · Vehicle Speed Control“consumer would like to know which dealer he should go to get his ford motorhome repaired under the recall. *kb updated 01/09/08. *lj updated 12/12/07 *tr…”
2005-10-20 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 65,967 mi“dt: the contact heard a very loud noise in the engine. the motor home lost power and the spark plug blew out of the engine. he has been in contact with ford, and a repair strategy has not been adopted at this time. the dealer offered the option of replacing the cylinder head at the contact's expense. however, the dealer could not guarantee re…”
2004-06-10 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer · 2,000 mi“recall no.%03e044000, microwave oven: the consumer claims that the microwave in the vehicle have to be removed to be repaired. the dealer insists that the microwave will not be repaired unless it is taken out of the vehicle. this complaint is concerning the samsung microwave.*ak…”
2003-04-07 · Unknown Or Other“the consumer noticed the vehicle identification number on the title stated the recreational vehicle was a 2002 model, however the consumer stated the recreational vehicle was a 2001 model, the manufacturer sent the consumer a letter and explained the vehicle was a 2002 model but was built on a 2001 chassis. *ts *jb…”
2001-12-29 · Structure:body:door“front passenger door assembly on right side of vehicle was warped at time of purchase. dealer stated that a new door would be ordered from winnebago after point of sale. door flew open while driving, even though door was secured before starting vehicle. door would not lock and secure except by using deadbolt asembly. door opened repeatly with s…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.