Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Winnebago Journey
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Winnebago Journey has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Winnebago Journey. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V525000 REFRIGERATORS/POSSIBLE FIRE/NORCOLD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V276006 WINNEBAGO/REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNIT FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V260000 WINNEBAGO/LP LINE FASTENERS NHTSA notice
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Winnebago JOURNEY has limited reliability data with no owner complaints but three recalls. These involve equipment and fuel system issues, relevant to safe operation. The absence of complaints means potential issues might be underreported.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator system | Unknown | $200–$800 | common |
| LP tank mounting | Unknown | $150–$600 | common |
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
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations
- Fluids check and refill
- Battery maintenance
- Cooling system check
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Refrigerator cooling issues
- Propane smell near burn area
- Unusual vibration or noise
- Loose bolts or fasteners
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Winnebago Journey at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.