Workhorse W22 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 323 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file for the Workhorse W22, across 11 model years (2000–2011). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (113). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
Workhorse W22 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical W22 year: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 W22: 113 complaints, 1 recall
- 2004 W22: 92 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2002 W22: 67 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
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 W22 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 283 | 9 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Workhorse W22 problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2004: service brakes, hydraulic (74)
- 2003: service brakes, hydraulic (106)
- 2002: service brakes, hydraulic (62)
All Workhorse W22 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 W22 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2009 W22 | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2008 W22 | 4 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2007 W22 | 5 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2006 W22 | 8 | 3 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2005 W22 | 21 | 3 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 W22 | 92 | 2 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2003 W22 | 113 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2002 W22 | 67 | 2 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2001 W22 | 10 | 3 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | More complaints than other years |
| 2000 W22 | 1 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Workhorse W22 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2002 (67), 2003 (113), 2004 (92), 2005 (21) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical W22 year. 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 W22?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 283 complaints across 9 model years.
How many recalls does the Workhorse W22 have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.