AI Damage2006 Itasca Navion: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Itasca Navion filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and latches, locks, linkages. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 9
- involving a crash
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 44% of all complaints
- 2 Latches, locks, linkages 33% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 11% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 11% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 4 complaints (44% of all).
- Latches, locks, linkages: 3 complaints (33% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (11% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (11% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
2006 itasca navion undercarriage storage bin latch did not hold while driving. Bin slid open and hit tree, shearing off the storage bin and lower side panels.
There is no visual indication whether the exterior "cooler" storage area is latched or unlatched. If unlatched, storage area can extend while driving, endangering pedestrians, bicyclists, or causing property damage.
I responded to a recall notice (s91) abs brake light indicator light malfunction. I was advised that this is done as a software update to the computer on my sprinter motor home. The work was done by arrigo dodge..
Each time, it lost power suddenly, while we were on a major highway, decreasing our speed immediately to approximately 30-35 mph if on a downhill or straight road. It had no power to climb even a slight incline. Each time, the resonator had to be replaced.
Cracked turbo resonator tube results in loss of power. Vehicle goes into "limp home mode" resulting in vehicle slow down and speed below posted minimum on uphill expressway grades.
The turbo resonator/manifold of my itasca navion motorhome failed causing immediate loss of power and inability to shift the transmission. This failure is caused by a crack in the plastic resonator part.
Dodge sprinter it is a winnebago navion (motor home) the turbo resonator failed and I was on the interstate and I lost a lot of power on a hill it was very dangerous to drive because of loss of power.
The 100lb outside storage container located om the passenger side of my itasca navion, h model has slid out to the open position twice while driving. This is a safety issue that requires a fix before someone is seriously injured.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 11,366 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 31% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Navion has 2 complaints (14 years in the data). This year has 9, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Itasca Navion?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, latches, locks, linkages, electrical system. Total complaints: 9. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: loss of power / limp mode (56%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Itasca Navion?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2006 Itasca Navion from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.