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Winnebago Journey — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Winnebago Journey model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
28
Best Years
2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
2023Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls4 TSBs
2022Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls3 TSBs
2021Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2020Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2019
0 complaints1 recalls8 TSBs
2018
1 complaints4 recalls8 TSBs
2017
4 complaints4 recalls8 TSBs
2016
1 complaints6 recalls9 TSBs
2015
0 complaints4 recalls11 TSBs
2014
0 complaints4 recalls10 TSBs
2013
0 complaints5 recalls13 TSBs
2012
1 complaints2 recalls8 TSBs
2011
4 complaints3 recalls9 TSBs
2010
3 complaints2 recalls7 TSBs
2009
0 complaints4 recalls7 TSBs
2008
0 complaints7 recalls7 TSBs
2007
6 complaints5 recalls7 TSBs
2006
1 complaints7 recalls8 TSBs
2005
9 complaints4 recalls7 TSBs
2004
16 complaints4 recalls7 TSBs
2003
5 complaints4 recalls8 TSBs
2002
1 complaints3 recalls7 TSBs
2001
2 complaints4 recalls7 TSBs
2000
3 complaints4 recalls7 TSBs
1999
0 complaints2 recalls6 TSBs
1998
0 complaints3 recalls6 TSBs
1997
3 complaints4 recalls7 TSBs
1996
2 complaints6 recalls8 TSBs

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Winnebago Journey Years Should You Avoid?

The Winnebago Journey shows relatively consistent reliability across model years, with no single year standing out as significantly worse than others.

If you're shopping for a used Winnebago Journey, consider the 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

28 model years analyzed