2005 Workhorse W21 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other W21 years
- Not enough data 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Workhorse W21. That is the most of any W21 model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 4,000 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 2005 Workhorse W21 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% | 4,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Workhorse W21 recalls (1)
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Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Navistar is recalling certain model year my 2001-2008 workhorse w20, w21 and w22 chassis and certain model year 2009 through 2011 monaco rv admiral, arista, monarch, and riptide recreational vehicles equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.
Risk: The temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Workhorse dealers will replace all four bosch brake caliper assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2010. Owners may 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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 workhorse w21. The vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v110000, service brakes, hydraulic. Since the recall was issued he notified the manufacturer in order to attempt to have the vehicle repaired. He was told continuously that…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Workhorse W21?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Workhorse W21?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Workhorse W21 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other W21 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.