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1999 Rialta RIALTA problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

15 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

27,332 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1999 model year. Data updated: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Power Train:Axle Assembly is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 15 complaints (20.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior213.3%
Transmission and shifting16.7%
Engine operation16.7%
Electrical and battery issues16.7%
Steering behavior16.7%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Power Train:Axle Assembly
3
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
Electrical System
1
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
1
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
1
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Power Train:Axle Assembly3
Power Train:Automatic Transmission2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip2
Electrical System1
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan1
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline1
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer1
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit1

Power Train:Axle Assembly: 3; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 2; Electrical System: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 1; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 1; Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
2
25,000 to 49,999
4
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
1
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0002
25,000 to 49,9994
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above1

Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1

25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 8 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1999
1
2000
3
2001
3
2002
1
2004
4
2005
2
2013
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
19991
20003
20013
20021
20044
20052
20131

1999: 1; 2000: 3; 2001: 3; 2002: 1; 2004: 4; 2005: 2; 2013: 1

Pattern summary

Power Train:Axle Assembly leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 554534 · 2000-09-12 (September 12, 2000)

THE MOTOR HOME DOES NOT COME WITH THE ABS SYSTEM, IN REMOVING THE ABS SYSTEM THEY DISABLED THE ELECTRONIC DIFFERNETIAL LOCK (EDL) AS IT IS OPERATED FROM THE ABS SYSTEM, THE EDL SYSTEM IS CRITICAL FOR THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE, THIS DESIGN IS POOR FOR OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. *MJS

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 554534 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 560743 · 2001-04-10 (April 10, 2001)

THE ABS SYSTEM AND THE EDL(ELECTRONIC DIFFERENTIAL LOCK) WERE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE BEING PURCHASED, WINNEBAGO STATED THAT VW WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ABS AND EDL OMISSION, THE REMOVAL OF THESE TWO SYSTEMS MAKES IT DIFFICULT FOR THE VEHICLE TO MANUVER A SLIGHT UPHILL GRADE ON WET GRASS. NLM

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 560743 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 8002854 · 2002-01-25 (January 25, 2002)

TRANSMISSION LOCKS UP IN LOW GEAR. TRANSMISSION IS ABLE TO SHIFT IF VEHICLE JERKS AND ENGINE WOULD RACE. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER THREE TIMES, BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE. PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8002854 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 861590 · 2000-05-08 (May 8, 2000)

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND DIED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 861590 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10008832 · 2001-05-01 (May 1, 2001)

WATER SYSTEM LINE FAILURE DUE TO INCORRECT ROUTING OF VARIOUS LINES IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT LED TO LOSS OF COOLANT. LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN DEALER UNABLE TO FIX PROBLEM. RETURNED TO MN AND AFTER TWO TRIES FINALLY HAD PROBLEM FIXED. STARTER POSITIVE SIDE ELECTRICAL WAS RUBBED THROUGH AND SHORTED OUT CAUSING THE CABLE TO WELD ITSELF TO THE CASE RUINING THE STARTER AND THE SOLENOID. THE FAILURE HAPPENED WHEN PARKED BUT COULD HAVE OCCURRED ON I35 THE EVENING BEFORE AT 65 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. MFG. VOLKSWAGEN BOTH DENY ANY PROBLEM EXIST. *TS *JB ***…

Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10008832 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 847816 · 1999-09-15 (September 15, 1999)

STEERING BECOMES DIFFICULT WHEN DRIVING ON UNEVEN ROADS. DEALER REALIZES PROBLEM, BUT HAS NO SOLUTION. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 847816 at NHTSA ↗

Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

15 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

46.7%Usable mileage7 / 15 records
73.3%Valid incident date11 / 15 records
100.0%Valid filing date15 / 15 records
73.3%Ordered incident and filing dates11 / 15 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component19951996199719981999200020012002200320042005
Tires
330.0%
ODI 538070

TIRES ORIGINALLY INSTALLED ON MOTORHOME ARE NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO CARRY THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN TIRE BLOWOUTS.RECALL REPLACEMENT 195/70R15C ARE INSUFFICIENT TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FRONT AXLE APPLICATION AND ONLY MARGINAL ON THE REAR.

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233.3%
ODI 548153

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE/BLOWOUT OF CONTINENTAL TIRES PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, REPLACEMENT TIRES MAY BE DEFECTIVE ALSO, RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED HOWEVER THE TIRES THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY REPLACED WERE REFUSED TO BE REPLACED. MJS

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333.3%
ODI 549087

RIGHT FRONT TIRE PLY SEPARATED. NLM

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250.0%
ODI 552356

VEHICLE HAD RECALL REPAIR WHICH INCLUDED REPLACEMENT OF THE TIRES, HOWEVER AFTER REPLACEMENT ONE OF THE REAR TIRES BLEW OUT PREMATURELY. (98V-081) *MJS

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16.7%
ODI 785781

LEFT AND RIGHT CONTINENTAL TIRES, 195/70R15C, CUPPED AND CAUSED THUMPING, WHILE DRIVING, ANOTHER TIRE WENT FLAT, CONSUMER HAD TROUBLE FINDING A DEALER TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE AND HAD TROUBLE REPLACING THE TIRES, CONSUMER IS ALSO CONCERNED THAT THE FRONT TIRES ARE 195/70R15 AND THE BACK TIRES ARE 215/70R15, IT STATES IN THE MANUAL TO HAVE THE TIRES DIFFERENT SIZES. *YH

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Tires:Tread/Belt
440.0%
ODI 537289

TWO FRONT TIRES SEPERATED AT THREADS, RECALL NOTICE SENT AFTER REPAIRS (CONTINENTAL CONTRANS 195/70/15).

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116.7%
ODI 881541

THERE HAVE BEEN 3 TIRE FAILURES; 2 FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATIONS, AND 1 REAR BLOWOUT . ALL 3 TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY DEALER, AND TREAD SEPARATION IS REOCCURRING. *AK TIRES ARE CONTINENTAL CONTRANS, SIZE P195/70R15, DOT # LM8VETFK467. *SLC

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333.3%
ODI 549087

RIGHT FRONT TIRE PLY SEPARATED. NLM

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125.0%
ODI 732674

ORIGINAL TIRES RECALLED AND REPLACED AT 5300 MILES. BELT SEPARATION ON BOTH REPLACEMENT REAR TIRES AFTER 16,000 MILES. WINNEBAGO NOTIFIED JULY AND OCT 1998 OF OUR CONCERNS WITH REPLACEMENT TIRES. WE SUGGESTED ENGINEERING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE. THEY RESPONDED THAT WE NEEDED TO HAVE WHEELS ALIGNED. CONTINENTAL HAS REPLACED THE CONTRANS TIRES WITH THEIR VANCO TIRES. WE ARE CONCERNED THAT OTHERS ARE STILL DRIVING WITH THE DANGEROUS CONTRANS TIRES. WINNEBAGO SEEMS TOTALLY UNCONCERNED ABOUT THIS SAFETY MATTER. THE BELT SEPARATION ON OUT TIRES …

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116.7%
ODI 9007176

STEEL TEX RADIAL R4S LT225/75R16 M/S VD1L1XD 119 RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT AGAIN ON JUNE 17, 2002 THE TREAD SEPERATED FROM THE RIGHT REAR INSIDE DUAL DAMAGING THE UNDER SIDE OF THE MOTOR HOME AND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM

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Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
00.0%

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16.7%
ODI 10067262

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON THE COOLING FAN. DEALERS REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL LETTER, INDICATING THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE FACILITIES TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS. MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE 260 MILES AWAY FROM HOME FOR RECALL REPAIRS. *AK

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350.0%
ODI 10029419

THE VEHICLES RIGHT FAN BLADE BROKE CAUSING A VIBRATION IN THE CAB. *MR ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE VEHICLES LEFT AND RIGHT FAN BLADE BROKE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLES CAB/COACH TO VIBRATE. *CB *NLM

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250.0%
ODI 10033403 · 14,700 mi

COOLING FANS (PRIMARY & SECONDARY) OF MY 2001 WINNABEGO RIALTA (2000 VW EUROVAN) WAS SHATTERED DURING UPHILL CLIMBING, CAUSED OVERHEAT TO THE ENGINE AND POSSIBLE HOSE/WIRING DAMAGE. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 15,000 MILES, AND SEVERAL OTHER USERS HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS .HTTP://GARAGEPARTNER.COM/RIALTABOARD/MESSAGES/MSGS29971.HTML). *AK

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250.0%
ODI 10038386 · 7,449 mi

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE COOLING FAN. *MR THERE WAS AN ENGINE NOISE ALONG WITH SHAKING, VIBRATIONS, AND THE SECTION OF THE FAN ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WAS FOUND MISSING. BOTH OF THE COOLING FANS WERE REPLACED. (THE FINS WERE CRACKED) WINNEBAGO/RIALTA *SCC *JB

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1100.0%
ODI 10197635 · 17,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 WINNEBAGO RIALTA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. HE PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, STEAM BEGAN TO RISE FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AND HE NOTICED LIQUID ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A VOLKSWAGEN DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RADIATOR HAD BEEN CUT BY THE ENGINE FAN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 17,500.

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Power Train:Automatic Transmission
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222.2%
ODI 547702

VEHICLE IS DESIGNED WITH A SEALED TRANSMISSION UNIT, CONSUMER CAN NOT CHECK FLUID LEVEL DUE TO DESIGN FLAW. MJS

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213.3%
ODI 10051585 · 27,000 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN PARK. *JB *SC *JB

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Power Train:Axle Assembly
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320.0%
ODI 10090602 · 27,332 mi

REAR AXLES ON SOME WINNEBOGO RIALTA MOTORHOMES ARE GROSSLY OVERLOADED LEADING TO SUDDEN, PREMATURE TRYE FAILURE. TWO CASES OF AXLE BREAKING RESULTING IN WHEEL COMING OFF.*AK

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125.0%
ODI 10049915 · 17,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH SPINDLE AND AXLE BROKE OFF. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE VEERED ACROSS THE MEDIAN INTO AN EMBANKMENT. CONSUMER IS STILL AWAITING FOR VEHICLE PARTS TO REPAIR VEHICLE.*AK *MR

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
110.0%
ODI 808731

BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

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213.3%
ODI 554534

THE MOTOR HOME DOES NOT COME WITH THE ABS SYSTEM, IN REMOVING THE ABS SYSTEM THEY DISABLED THE ELECTRONIC DIFFERNETIAL LOCK (EDL) AS IT IS OPERATED FROM THE ABS SYSTEM, THE EDL SYSTEM IS CRITICAL FOR THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE, THIS DESIGN IS POOR FOR OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. *MJS

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Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly
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125.0%
ODI 609784

RIGHT AXLE FLANGE, SEALS, CENTER AXLE AND AXLE SUPPORT. RIGHT FRONT BUMPER LOOSE--REPLACED.

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16.7%
ODI 10134533 · 28,000 mi

1999 WINNEBAGO RIALTA TIRE FAILURE.*MR THE CONTINENTAL TIRES FAILED BECAUSE THE NON DRIVE REAR AXLE TUBULAR AXLE FLEXED. THIS DESIGN CAUSED BOTH TIRES TO WEAR O THE INNER EDGE OF THE TREAD. BOTH REAR TIRES SEPARATED AND MADE NOISE WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. TWO TIRE AND ALIGNMENT SHOP EXPERT TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL THE AXLE IS CHANGED OR MODIFIED. *NM

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Vehicle Speed Control
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16.7%
ODI 8002854

TRANSMISSION LOCKS UP IN LOW GEAR. TRANSMISSION IS ABLE TO SHIFT IF VEHICLE JERKS AND ENGINE WOULD RACE. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER THREE TIMES, BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE. PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE. *AK

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116.7%
ODI 882056

ON SIX DIFFERENT OCCASIONS ELECTRICAL DOOR LOCKS HAVE FAILED TO WORK WHICH TRAPPED OCCUPANTS INSIDE VEHICLE. HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS; BUT, PROBLEM CONTINUED TO REOCCUR. *AK THE CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONS AS THE RESULT OF PRIOR POOR SEVICING. *YH

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Power Train:Axle AssemblyToo few reports for a range27,332 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 10090602 · 27,332 mi

REAR AXLES ON SOME WINNEBOGO RIALTA MOTORHOMES ARE GROSSLY OVERLOADED LEADING TO SUDDEN, PREMATURE TRYE FAILURE. TWO CASES OF AXLE BREAKING RESULTING IN WHEEL COMING OFF.*AK

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ODI 10100257 · 28,000 mi

REAR AXLE BENDING DUE TO INSUFIENT CAPACITY. THIS RESULTED IN SUDDEN TYRE FAILURE. VEHICLE NOW UNUSEABLE ON ADVICE OF TYRE DEALER AND ALIGNMENT SHOP ON SAFETY CONCEARNS. AXLE BREAKAGE A PROBABILATY, MORE TYRE FAILURE A CERTAINTY. MANY SIMULAR CASES REPORTED, TWO AXLE FAILURES REPORTED.*AK

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ODI 10119941 · 15,000 mi

DT: CALLER HAS A MINI MOTOR WITH HOME FRONT WHEEL DRIVE. THE REAR WHEEL AXLES BENT CAUSING THE TIRES TO WEAR ON THE INSIDE. THE CONSUMER COULD SEE THE METAL BEADING ON THE TIRE. AFTER APPROX 15,000 MILES THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUT NEW TIRES ON. THIS MADE THE THIRD SET OF NEW TIRES SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE OUTSIDE OF THE TIRES LOOKED NEW. *NM *NM

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Power Train:Automatic TransmissionToo few reports for a range27,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10051585 · 27,000 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN PARK. *JB *SC *JB

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Electrical SystemToo few reports for a range4,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10008832 · 4,000 mi

WATER SYSTEM LINE FAILURE DUE TO INCORRECT ROUTING OF VARIOUS LINES IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT LED TO LOSS OF COOLANT. LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN DEALER UNABLE TO FIX PROBLEM. RETURNED TO MN AND AFTER TWO TRIES FINALLY HAD PROBLEM FIXED. STARTER POSITIVE SIDE ELECTRICAL WAS RUBBED THROUGH AND SHORTED OUT CAUSING THE CABLE TO WELD ITSELF TO THE CASE RUINING THE STARTER AND THE SOLENOID. THE FAILURE HAPPENED WHEN PARKED BUT COULD HAVE OCCURRED ON I35 THE EVENING BEFORE AT 65 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. MFG. VOLKSWAGEN BOTH DENY ANY PROBLEM EXIST. *TS *JB ***…

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

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2024-120None

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2025-010None

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2025-020None

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2025-030None

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2025-040None

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2025-050None

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2025-060None

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2025-070None

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2025-080None

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2025-090None

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2025-100None

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2025-110None

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2025-120None

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2026-010None

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2026-020None

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2026-030None

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2026-040None

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2026-050None

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2026-060None

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2026-070None

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2026-080None

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2026-090None

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2026-10 (partial)0None

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Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 23 reports

2004: 3 complaints · 2005: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2004233
2005001
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
2004300
2005100

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentPower Train:Axle AssemblyPower Train:Automatic TransmissionService Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipElectrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:FanEngine And Engine Cooling:Engine:GasolineEquipment:Recreational Vehicle/TrailerPower Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
Power Train:Axle Assembly—0000000
Power Train:Automatic Transmission0—000000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip00—0000
1
ODI 560743

THE ABS SYSTEM AND THE EDL(ELECTRONIC DIFFERENTIAL LOCK) WERE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE BEING PURCHASED, WINNEBAGO STATED THAT VW WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ABS AND EDL OMISSION, THE REMOVAL OF THESE TWO SYSTEMS MAKES IT DIFFICULT FOR THE VEHICLE TO MANUVER A SLIGHT UPHILL GRADE ON WET GRASS. NLM

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Electrical System000—0000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan0000—000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline00000—00
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer000000—0
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit00
1
ODI 560743

THE ABS SYSTEM AND THE EDL(ELECTRONIC DIFFERENTIAL LOCK) WERE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE BEING PURCHASED, WINNEBAGO STATED THAT VW WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ABS AND EDL OMISSION, THE REMOVAL OF THESE TWO SYSTEMS MAKES IT DIFFICULT FOR THE VEHICLE TO MANUVER A SLIGHT UPHILL GRADE ON WET GRASS. NLM

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

2 patterns with matching reports.

Hard or delayed shifting

1 mentions · 6.7% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 8002854

TRANSMISSION LOCKS UP IN LOW GEAR. TRANSMISSION IS ABLE TO SHIFT IF VEHICLE JERKS AND ENGINE WOULD RACE. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER THREE TIMES, BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE. PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE. *AK

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Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b

Stalling or loss of power

1 mentions · 6.7% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 861590

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND DIED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE. *AK

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b