AI Damage1999 Winnebago Itasca: common problems
Owners of the 1999 Winnebago Itasca filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about tires and suspension. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 7
What fails most often
- 1 Tires 71% of all complaints
- 2 Suspension 29% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 14% of all complaints
- Tires: 5 complaints (71% of all).
- Suspension: 2 complaints (29% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (14% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 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.
While driving 45 mph, the left rear outside dual tire blew out. Firestone, r4s2257516e the tread separated 1/4 the circumference.
While driving 55 mph the t rear inside dual tire tread separated. Manufacturer was contacted. Firestone, 2557516e.
In march 2003 a firestone steeltex tires failed on my itasca 29ft class c motor home. The tread came off in pieces with the tire remaining at 80 lbs following the separation (inside rear dual). On july 7, 2003 the opposite side inside dual tire also did the same thing.
The exhaust tail pipe melted a hydraulic hose and leaked oil over the tail pipe .
Shock bracket broke off & fell & caught on the hydraulic jack wiring. 2 weeks later, left side did the same thing. Bracket could have fallen & stuck in the tire, causing a deadly accident. Dealer is giving consumer the run around. Part is manufactured by 3-t's rv products inc .
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 12,538 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 34% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Itasca has 2 complaints (16 years in the data). This year has 7, above average.
What to check before buying
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Winnebago Itasca?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: tires, suspension, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 7. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: oil leak or consumption (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1999 Winnebago Itasca?
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 1999 Winnebago Itasca 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 1999 models
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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.