Western Alpenlite Problems by Year
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints and 8 safety recalls on file for the Western Alpenlite, across 13 model years (1995–2008). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is tires.
Western Alpenlite years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Alpenlite model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2008 Alpenlite: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2005 Alpenlite: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1999 Alpenlite: 3 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1995 Alpenlite: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2000 Alpenlite: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 1998 Alpenlite: 2 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Western Alpenlite problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Wheels | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Western Alpenlite model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Alpenlite | 4 | 0 | — | Steering | |
| 2007 Alpenlite | 2 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 2006 Alpenlite | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2005 Alpenlite | 4 | 0 | — | Wheels | |
| 2003 Alpenlite | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2002 Alpenlite | 2 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Air | |
| 2001 Alpenlite | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2000 Alpenlite | 1 | 2 | — | Tires | |
| 1999 Alpenlite | 3 | 3 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1998 Alpenlite | 2 | 3 | — | Equipment | |
| 1997 Alpenlite | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1996 Alpenlite | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1995 Alpenlite | 1 | 1 | — | Tires |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Western Alpenlite years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2008 (4), 2005 (4), 1999 (3). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Western Alpenlite?
Tires, with 5 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Western Alpenlite have?
8 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.