Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Winnebago Era
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Winnebago Era has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V659000 Weld Nut Installed Incorrectly/FMVSS 210 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V042000 Overhead Cabinet May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V546000 Solar Charging Port Circuit is not Fused NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V782000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V262000 Axxess module may Interfere with Electrical System NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V598000 Loose Electrical Connection may Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V625000 LP Hose Hardening may Result in LP Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V490000 Incorrect Tire Inflation Info on Labels/Part 567 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Winnebago ERA faces moderate issues including several recalls related to equipment and electrical systems. Complaints on airbags and powertrain hint at potential moderate reliability concerns, contributing to an average ownership experience.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| LPG system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| Auxiliary electrical | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$700 | common |
| Automatic transfer switch | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$500 | occasional |
| Seat belt attachment | 50,000–90,000 miles | $90–$150 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- Transmission fluid check annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Rattling from overhead cabinets
- Fuel smell near LPG system
- Fluctuating radio volume
- Electric panel oddities
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Winnebago Era at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.