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#BS-2002-WINJOU-6649

2002 Winnebago Journey Dl

Based on reports from 10 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
10
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Recalls
3
TSBs
7
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 10 complaints, 0 crashes, 4 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

1 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 50K miles.

!Inspect the SeatsMED
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: Steering (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Steering1 (10%)
Seats1 (10%)
Seat Belts:front1 (10%)
Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior1 (10%)
Structure:frame And Members1 (10%)
Wheels & Tires1 (10%)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer1 (10%)
Fuel System1 (10%)

2002 Winnebago Journey Dl: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2002 Winnebago Journey Dl, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 50K-mile mark.

Seats Issues

Seats complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2002 Winnebago Journey Dl, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts:front Issues

Seat Belts:front complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2002 Winnebago Journey Dl, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior Issues

Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2002 Winnebago Journey Dl, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior-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

4
02
2
03
4
07

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2002 Winnebago Journey Dl. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

01V260000Aug 2001

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES (MODELS WKP36L, WKP36LD, AND IKP36LD). FOUR NUTS MAY HAVE LOOSENED FROM THE FOUR BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) TANK TO THE MOTOR HOME. IF THE ATTACHMENT HARDWARE IS LOOSENED, THE ROAD VIBRATION COULD PRODUCE UNDUE STRESS ON THE WELD JOINTS OF THE BRACKETS AND THEY COULD BREAK.

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.

10V525000Dec 2010

EQUIPMENT

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 10 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2002 Winnebago Journey Dl: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Winnebago Journey Dl?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Winnebago Journey Dl is related to the steering, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2002 Winnebago Journey Dl reliable?
The 2002 Winnebago Journey Dl has 10 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 4 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 2002 Winnebago Journey Dl 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 2002 Winnebago Journey Dl have any recalls?
Yes, the 2002 Winnebago Journey Dl has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Winnebago Journey Dl problems start?
Based on 7 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K 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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