Workhorse P30 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 22, 2025 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Workhorse P30, across 2 model years (2000–2002). The 2002 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.

Peak: 2002, with 5 complaints
2000: 2200022002: 520025

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Workhorse P30 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No P30 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2002 P30: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2000 P30: 2 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 Workhorse P30 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Service Brakes310
Service Brakes, Hydraulic320
Structure110
Visibility110

All Workhorse P30 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2002 P3050—Service Brakes
2000 P3020—Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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Frequently asked questions

Which Workhorse P30 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2002 (5), 2000 (2). 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 Workhorse P30?

Service Brakes, with 3 complaints across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Workhorse P30 have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.