AI Damage2007 Winnebago Journey: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Winnebago Journey filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 50% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 25% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 25% of all complaints
- 4 Equipment 25% of all complaints
- Structure: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 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.
This is a defect because this can cause a fire. By not having a tight impermeable leak-proof compartment for electrical wires. Especially oil that can get hot and cause a fire easily and cause death or injury. We sleep right above the compartment where a fire can start without us knowing it. This needs to be fix.
A oil leak that looks like hydraulic fluid is coming down from the bedroom slide-out is satiating with oil into almost all the utility compartment where the 50-amps connection electrical power cord is and the cord is connected to other electrical wires and the inverter charger unit is located and some electrical fuses…
In 2010 the front hood, rear engine access door and part of the rear bumper panel were found to be loose from the metal frames that they are mounted on. These were reattached at winnebago's factory service center in forest city, iowa. In 2012 the front hood was again found loose from the frame and I repaired it.
Tl* the contact owns a norcold refrigerator, model number: 1201lrimwpm which was housed in a 2007 winnebago journey motor home. The contact stated that the refrigerator was leaking ammonia. The refrigerator was located in the rear center of the vehicle.
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 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Journey has 2 complaints (20 years in the data). This year has 4, 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.
- 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 2007 Winnebago Journey?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, electrical system, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (50%), oil leak or consumption (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 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 2007 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 2007 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.