AI Damage2004 Itasca Suncruiser: common problems
Owners of the 2004 Itasca Suncruiser filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
What fails most often
- Service brakes: 5 complaints (83% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 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.
Brake failure, happened two times so far. It is connected to the safety recall 50901-c. Workhorse brake caliber hang up. Company failing to act to repair w-20, w-22 chassis. Workhorse claims the have noted the problem, and have started to produce calibers, this was started back in 2009.
The wheel began to smoke and became extremely hot. I was able to get the vehicle off the road and contact the winnebago motor home company. They informed me the issue was a workhorse chassis issue and that I should contact them.
The contact retrieved the vehicle the next day and the front brakes failed while driving approximately 30 mph. The repair shop was called to the scene and they completely rebuilt the front brakes again, except for the rotors. The total cost to repair the front and rear brakes was $2,500.
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 13,278 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Suncruiser has 3 complaints (18 years in the data). This year has 6, above average.
What to check before buying
- 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 2004 Itasca Suncruiser?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: brake failure (33%), overheating, coolant loss (17%), smoke, burning smell, fire (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2004 Itasca Suncruiser?
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 2004 Itasca Suncruiser 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.
Other 2004 models
Read also
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.