2008 Western Alpenlite Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Alpenlite years
- Not enough data 1st of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Western Alpenlite. That is the most of any Alpenlite model year in the database (13 years). The most reported problem area is steering (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 3,740 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Western Alpenlite problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 75% | 3,740 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 25% | 5,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2008 Western Alpenlite recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Western Alpenlite.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Failure: steel bracket connecting power steering gear to the vehicle's frame bends excessively whenever operating the steering. Occurrence: whenever vehicle is operated. Correction: none at this time. *tr
Hydraulic steering gearbox is mounted to a steel bracket that bends up and down excessively when steering the vehicle. This condition occurs all the time when driving, and i fear that the constant flexing will ultimately brake the bracket and render vehicle steering non-operational while driving…
Failure: steel bracket holding the power steering box to the frame deflects excessively when operating the steering wheel of my motorhome. This leads to stress cracking of bracket welds, stress cracking of the bracket's rear mounting flange, and has lead to one substantial bracket failure affecting…
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 alpine legend fifth wheel travel trailer. The vehicle has tredit bct jb 43 winland tires, size lt 235/85/r16- 14pr. While driving 65 mph, the contact heard a very loud noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. Shortly after, the front passenger side tire blew out. A…
Other Western Alpenlite years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 Alpenlite | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 Alpenlite | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Alpenlite | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 Alpenlite | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Alpenlite | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Alpenlite | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 Alpenlite | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 Alpenlite | 3 | 3 |
| 1998 Alpenlite | 2 | 3 |
| 1997 Alpenlite | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 Alpenlite | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 Alpenlite | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Western Alpenlite?
Owners most often report steering, tires problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Western Alpenlite?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Western Alpenlite a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Alpenlite model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.