Western Alpine Problems by Year
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Western Alpine, across 9 model years (1998–2007). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (9). The most reported problem area overall is steering.
Western Alpine years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Alpine model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 Alpine: 9 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2000 Alpine: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2004 Alpine: 3 complaints, 0 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 Alpine problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Western Alpine model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Alpine | 9 | 2 | — | Steering | |
| 2006 Alpine | 2 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2004 Alpine | 3 | 0 | — | Steering | |
| 2003 Alpine | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2002 Alpine | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2001 Alpine | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2000 Alpine | 5 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Air | |
| 1999 Alpine | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1998 Alpine | 0 | 0 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Western Alpine years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2007 (9), 2000 (5), 2004 (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 Alpine?
Steering, with 10 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Western Alpine have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.