2003 Workhorse P3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other P3500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Workhorse P3500. That is the most of any P3500 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 16,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Workhorse P3500 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 | 1 | 100% | 16,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2003 Workhorse P3500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Workhorse P3500.
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.
November 2011. Complete brake failure. Downshifted and vigorously pumped brakes to come to a stop avoiding accident, leesburg fl., area. Lost all breaking ability. Replaced rear calipers and brake lines that collapsed auto parking brake failure. Replaced parking brake switch prior to trip september…
Other Workhorse P3500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 P3500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 P3500 | 1 | 0 |
See all Workhorse P3500 problems by year, every Workhorse model, or the VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Workhorse P3500?
Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Workhorse P3500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Workhorse P3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other P3500 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.