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Winnebago Hike — MPG, VIN Decoder, Recalls, Reliability & Specs

Everything on the Winnebago Hike — 5 recalls, common problems, the best & worst years, full specs, MPG and NHTSA safety, by model year.

Data · NHTSA & EPA · 2015–2026 · 12 model years · Updated Jul 18, 2026 · 4.5 ★★★★★★★★★★ ForCar Score
Quick answer

The Winnebago Hike spans 2015–2026 with 5 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 4.5/5 ForCar reliability score. It delivers competitive fuel economy and NHTSA-rated safety.

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2015–2026
Years
5
Recalls
Top MPG
—★
NHTSA
0
Complaints
FIG.01
4.5/5
★★★★★★★★★★
ForCar Reliability Score
Our editorial rating · 12 model years
Winnebago Hike
Safety (NHTSA)3.5
Recall record4.9
Complaint severity5.0

How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.

Overview

The Winnebago Hike is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 2015 to 2026 across multiple generations.

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How to read a Winnebago Hike VIN — every digit explained

Every Winnebago Hike carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.

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1–3 · WMI1WT
4–8 · VDSCM826
9 · Check5
10 · YearR
11 · PlantA
12–17 · Serial004352
  • WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Winnebago and the country it was built in (real Winnebago codes below).
  • VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
  • Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
  • Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
  • Plant (11) — which factory assembled this Hike.
  • Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
Real Winnebago WMIs — the first 3 VIN digits by build country
  • USA1WT · 1WV · 1WW
17 CHARS·SOURCE SAE / ISO 3779 · NHTSA vPIC

Digits 4–17 — the engine code (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard, identical on every car. For the full year-code table (2001–2026), country codes and where the VIN is stamped on your Hike, see the complete guide to reading a VIN.

How many recalls does the Winnebago Hike have?

The Winnebago Hike has 5 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2015–2026. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.

2023 Winnebago Hike recalls 1

Equipment:appliance:oven/stove/cooktop24V054000

What's wrong. Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Micro Minnie, Micro Minnie FLX, Hike 200, and Minnie travel trailers. The LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat.

Risk. A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Fix. Dealers will replace the cooktop control panel, free of cahrge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5280 ext. 5220. Winnebago's number for this recall is CAM0000035. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 24V-285.

2022 Winnebago Hike recalls 3

Structure:critical Fasteners24V845000

What's wrong. Winnebago Towable is recalling certain 2022 Micro Minnie FLX and Hike travel trailers. The mounting hardware may come loose, allowing the solar panel to detach.

Risk. A detached solar panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will install butyl adhesive tape between the solar panel and mounting bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 15, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5280 Ext. 5220. Winnebago's number for this recall is CAM0000040.

Equipment:appliance:oven/stove/cooktop24V054000

What's wrong. Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Micro Minnie, Micro Minnie FLX, Hike 200, and Minnie travel trailers. The LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat.

Risk. A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Fix. Dealers will replace the cooktop control panel, free of cahrge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5280 ext. 5220. Winnebago's number for this recall is CAM0000035. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 24V-285.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer22V883000

What's wrong. Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Hike, Minnie, and 2021 Micro Minnie travel trailers. The cast aluminum pull handles on the cabinet doors and drawers may have sharp edges.

Risk. Edges on cabinet door handles could be sharp, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix. Dealers will replace the old door handles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5280 ext. 5220.

2021 Winnebago Hike recalls 1

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer22V883000

What's wrong. Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Hike, Minnie, and 2021 Micro Minnie travel trailers. The cast aluminum pull handles on the cabinet doors and drawers may have sharp edges.

Risk. Edges on cabinet door handles could be sharp, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix. Dealers will replace the old door handles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5280 ext. 5220.

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Best and worst years for the Winnebago Hike

We're still compiling NHTSA owner-complaint history for the Winnebago Hike — best- and worst-year trends will appear here once that data is in.

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What are the most common Winnebago Hike problems?

We're still compiling NHTSA owner-complaint data for the Winnebago Hike — the most-reported problems will appear here once that data is in.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.

Winnebago Hike specifications & dimensions

The 2026 Winnebago Hike. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN. For the original factory build — MSRP, trim and standard equipment — rebuild the Winnebago Hike window sticker.

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Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.

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Winnebago Hike cargo space, seating & interior room

How much the Hike holds — passengers and cargo. Seating, cargo and interior dimensions vary by trim and seat configuration — decode your VIN for the exact build.

Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim — the original factory equipment & options list shows what each trim included.

Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.

Winnebago Hike tire size, oil type & owner specs

The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.

Wheels & tires
Wheel sizeby VIN
Tire sizeby VIN
Bolt patternby trim
Tire pressure32–36 PSI
Engine oil
Oil typeFull synthetic
Gradeon oil cap
Capacityby engine
Battery
Main battery12V · group by trim
Key-fob cellCR2032
Wiper blades
Front bladesby generation
Rear bladeif equipped
Fuses
Fuse boxeshood + dash
Diagramon box lid
Light bulbs
Headlightby trim
Tail / brakeby trim
Fogif equipped

Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.

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What MPG does the Winnebago Hike get?

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What engines does the Winnebago Hike have? Power & range

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How much does a Winnebago Hike cost to own?

A Winnebago Hike depreciates at about an average rate. A typical example keeps roughly 46% of its value after five years — losing about 54% to depreciation. Check what a used Hike is worth today or browse current used-market prices before you buy or sell. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.

80%
Value @ 1 yr
61%
Value @ 3 yrs
46%
Value @ 5 yrs
Est. 5-yr fuel
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$
AgeValue retainedEst. resale valueLost to depreciation
Year 180%$24,000−$6,000
Year 270%$21,000−$9,000
Year 361%$18,300−$11,700
Year 453%$15,900−$14,100
Year 546%$13,800−$16,200
ROWS 5·SOURCE ForCar estimate

What goes into the five-year cost to own:

  • Depreciation — the biggest cost: this Hike loses about 54% of its value over five years. See the full depreciation curve by age.
  • Fuel — based on EPA economy at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
  • Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the Hike ages.
  • Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.

Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.

Is the Winnebago Hike safe?

NHTSA crash-test ratings aren't published for the Hike yet — see the top-rated safest cars instead.

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How many miles does a Winnebago Hike last?

A well-maintained Winnebago Hike typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 4.5/5.

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Check your Winnebago Hike’s VIN — history, recalls & specs

Title records, open recalls, build details and paint code — straight from the VIN. Free.

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All Winnebago Hike model years

A year-by-year snapshot of the Winnebago Hike — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.

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YearRecallsBest MPGSafety
2026 Hike0
2025 Hike0
2024 Hike0
2023 Hike1 recall
2022 Hike3 recalls
2021 Hike1 recall
2020 Hike0
2019 Hike0
2018 Hike0
2017 Hike0
2016 Hike0
2015 Hike0
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA + EPA

Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).

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Frequently asked questions

What are the worst years for the Hike?

We're still compiling NHTSA owner-complaint history for the Winnebago Hike.

How many recalls does the Hike have?

5 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2015–2026. Always check open recalls by your VIN.

How many miles does a Hike last?

A well-maintained Hike typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.

Is the Hike reliable?

Our ForCar Reliability Score for the Hike is 4.5/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.

What's the Winnebago Hike warranty?

New Winnebago models carry a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 5 years / 60,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Winnebago dealer.

Where is the Winnebago Hike made?

The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your Hike's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Winnebago may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.

How much ground clearance does the Hike have?

Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.

Data sourced from NHTSA (recalls, complaints, safety ratings) and EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG). Best/worst-year analysis is ForCar's own aggregation of complaint volume. Last updated Jul 2026. — ForCar Editorial Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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