2004 Workhorse Chassis Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Chassis years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Workhorse Chassis. That is the most of any Chassis model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (26 complaints, 76%), typically at around 17,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 34owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Workhorse Chassis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 26 | 76% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 15% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 6% | 8,625 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | 12,250 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 3% | 12,250 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | 22,300 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | 2,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Workhorse Chassis recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system
Problem: Certain chassis equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 101 "controls and displays" and 105 "hydraulic and electric brake systems." if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. Also activation of the abs tell tale when the abs is not properly functioning does not always occur.
Risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Fix: Workhorse will notify its customers and reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. The recall began january 2005. Owners should contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.
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.
Instrument cluster display goes black (no display) at times while driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 workhorse chassis w22. While driving 65 mph uphill, the vehicle seized and brake fluid was leaking. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage and vin were unknown.
Driving down 295@ 70 mph , engine died, lost power steering, brakes, all electrical. Dead in the water, needed to tow. I understand that this is a problem with this chassis. Apparently the ignition switch mounted on the steering column burns out because it is overloaded. Workhorse offers a fix…
Tl*the contact owns 2005 winnebago adventurer with a 2004 workhorse chassis. The contact had the calipers replaced on the workhorse chassis under a recall, but the dealer would not repair any other parts that were damaged. The failure caused the rotors to crack and break. The manufacturer stated…
2004 sightseer, -model# wfd30b. I'm having problems with the mr just slowing down as if the brakes are being applyed. I had the engine scoped and all was well. I have been told it could have been the brakes, but workhorse said my model was not on the recall list. Have been told 1. Wrong catalytic…
Other Workhorse Chassis years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 34 | 1 |
| 2003 Chassis | 22 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Workhorse Chassis?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 26 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Workhorse Chassis?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Workhorse Chassis a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Chassis model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.