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2003 Itasca Sunrise

Based on reports from 3 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
6
TSBs
0

Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 3 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 6 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulatorHIGH

1 owners reported electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator issues — failures commonly reported around 13K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator1 (33%)
Brakes1 (33%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper1 (33%)

2003 Itasca Sunrise: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator Issues

Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2003 Itasca Sunrise, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 12,600 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 13K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2003 Itasca Sunrise, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2003 Itasca Sunrise, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

1
04
1
07
1
08

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2003 Itasca Sunrise. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

03V060000Apr 2003

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP

CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105,"HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

03V405000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE UNITS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.

04V609000Jan 2005

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A 20,700 GVWR OR GREATER WORKHORSE CHASSIS, THERE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE IN THE AREA WHERE THE FUEL LINE CROSSES THE FRAME CROSS MEMBER.

09V113000May 2009

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING 2,331 MY 2002-2004 BRAVE AND ITASCA SUNRISE MY 2005 2006 WINNEBAGO VOYAGE, ADVENTURER, ITASCA SUNRISE AND SUNCRUISER MOTOR HOMES. THE PROPANE TANK MOUNTING BRACKET MAY HAVE AN INCOMPLETE OR IMPROPER WELD.

09V300000Aug 2009

EQUIPMENT

WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING 1,547 MODEL YEAR 2001-2003 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD MODEL 1200LRIM REFRIGERATORS, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 1, 2001 TO DECEMBER 31, 2002, WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 1273701 AND 1536607, NON-CONSECUTIVELY. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK. IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE REFRIGERATOR CONTINUES TO BE OPERATED AFTER SOLUTION CIRCULATION HAS CEASED THE HEAT SOURCE COULD GENERATE VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES. AT SUCH HIGH TEMPERATURES, THE COOLING UNIT COULD RUPTURE.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

2003 Itasca Sunrise: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Itasca Sunrise?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2003 Itasca Sunrise is related to the electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2003 Itasca Sunrise reliable?
The 2003 Itasca Sunrise has 3 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2003 Itasca Sunrise problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2003 Itasca Sunrise have any recalls?
Yes, the 2003 Itasca Sunrise has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Itasca Sunrise problems start?
Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 12,600 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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