2004 Western Alpine Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Alpine years
- Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Western Alpine. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Alpine model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 29,940 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Western Alpine 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 | 2 | 67% | 29,940 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Western Alpine recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Western Alpine.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 western alpine coach rv. When the contact turned the steering wheel, the a bracket bent. The steering column was mounted to the a bracket, which was not supposed to bend. He assumed that the bracket could break when it bent. The contact stated that this is an ongoing…
The steering bracket on my 2004 alpine motor home cracked and i had ir replaced with anew one that was reinforced. This is a wide spread problem & i'm not sure what i did has made my motor home completely safe. *tr
"service brake" light on with improper braking since delivery day. Had taken in to authorized dealers on 4 separate occasions. None of the attempsts were successful. One dealer said the vehicle is unsafe to drive and brakes may fail and made me sign a release to take the vehicle from the shop after…
Other Western Alpine years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Alpine | 9 | 2 |
| 2006 Alpine | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 Alpine | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Alpine | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Alpine | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Alpine | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 Alpine | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Alpine | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Western Alpine?
Owners most often report steering, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Western Alpine?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Western Alpine a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Alpine model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.