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2004 Winnebago Journey

Based on reports from 16 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 16 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg SystemsHIGH

2 owners reported equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems issues — failures commonly reported around 32K miles.

!Inspect the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And FittingsMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K

30–60K

60–90K

90–120K

120–150K

150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (6 reports) • Median: 32K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems (2 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

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Other4 (25%)

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems2 (13%)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings1 (6%)

Fuel System1 (6%)

Structure1 (6%)

Electrical System:ignition1 (6%)

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer1 (6%)

Structure:frame And Members1 (6%)

2004 Winnebago Journey: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems Issues

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2004 Winnebago Journey, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 32,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 32K-mile mark.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2004 Winnebago Journey, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2004 Winnebago Journey, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure Issues

Structure complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2004 Winnebago Journey, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure-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

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Winnebago Journey. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

04V114000Mar 2004

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY

ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE LP TANK HAS STRESS ON WELD JOINTS AT THE POINT WHERE MOUNTING BRACKETS ARE WELDED TO THE TANK.

04V608000Nov 2004

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES ON SOME MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LOAD REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

05V407000Sep 2005

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE ROOF VENT FOR THE OPTIONAL 4-DOOR REFRIGERATOR WAS INCORRECTLY LOCATED.

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. 16 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2004 Winnebago Journey: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Winnebago Journey?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Winnebago Journey is related to the equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2004 Winnebago Journey reliable?

The 2004 Winnebago Journey has 16 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 1 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 2004 Winnebago Journey 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 2004 Winnebago Journey have any recalls?

Yes, the 2004 Winnebago Journey has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Winnebago Journey problems start?

Based on 13 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 32,000 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.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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