AI Damage2004 Winnebago Journey: common problems
Owners of the 2004 Winnebago Journey filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about equipment and structure. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 11
What fails most often
- 1 Equipment 45% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 27% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 18% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 9% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel system 9% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 9% of all complaints
- 7 Visibility 9% of all complaints
- Equipment: 5 complaints (45% of all).
- Structure: 3 complaints (27% of all).
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (18% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (9% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (9% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 2 | 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.
Winnebago propane road tank serial #1661055. This tank is mounted on the frame with 2 brackets which are welded to the tank and bolted to the frame. This is the second time for this failure. The tank forms a crack at the end of the bracket where the bracket has a sharp 90 degree corner.
The local dealer and Gander RV & Outdoors of Nashville ([address], Nashville, [ZIP]) were made aware of the failure and both dealers informed the contact that the propane tank needed to be replaced. The propane tank was not replaced.
Lpg tank is leaking from the weld where the mounting bracket is attached. This is a recall.winnebago is refusing to make good on this issue.a lot of other complaints on the web for the exact same problem.not very good service from winnebago!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 winnebago journey recreational vehicle. The contact stated that the fuel tank continuously leaked near the welded front bracket. An independent mechanic stated that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 winnebago journey motor home. The contact stated that the motor home emitted a strong propane odor. The contact also noticed that the propane tank had a hole in the bracket mounting area due to defective welding.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 winnebago journey rv. The contact stated that while parked, the propane detection alarm sounded in the vehicle. When examining the vehicle, the contact noticed a very small crack where the propane tank was welded to the vehicle.
On july 1st of this year our 2004 winnebago journey had a fire in the engine compartment the cause of the fire was evident. The two hydraulic lines for the rear slide were routed around the frame immediately adjacent to the turbo charger and repeated exposure to the heat of that unit had caused them to deteriorate,…
Front windshield wipers stopped operating during inclement weather. Consumer pulled over vehicle until it stopped raining. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer.
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 10,520 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 29% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Journey has 2 complaints (20 years in the data). This year has 11, above average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Winnebago Journey?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: equipment, structure, electrical system. Total complaints: 11. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (9%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2004 Winnebago Journey?
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 Winnebago Journey 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
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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.