2008 Workhorse R20 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R20 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Workhorse R20. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 16,500 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Workhorse R20 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 | 1 | 100% | 16,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2008 Workhorse R20 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2008 workhorse r20 chassis manufactured from february 5, 2007 through september 24, 2008, equipped with caterpillar c7 engines. The #5 and #6 fuel lines may crack at the fastening point to the common fuel rail and cause a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Caterpiller will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on september 9, 2010. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or navistar at 1-260-461-1890.
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.
Driving to workhorse service center (jim price chevy truck center, charlottesville va) for a different matter the dash warning lights started blinking for brakes, abs, atc and parking brake. Service center hooked up computer and determined that the meritor/wabco hydraulic compact unit (hcu) which…
Other Workhorse R20 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Workhorse R20?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Workhorse R20?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Workhorse R20 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R20 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.