2002 Workhorse W22 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other W22 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Workhorse W22. That ranks 3rd out of 11 W22 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (62 complaints, 93%), typically at around 28,147 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 6 fires. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 67owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Workhorse W22 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 problems | 62 | 93% | 28,147 | “chassis consumer” (15%) | $4,650 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 6% | 15,925 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | 15,818 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 1% | 17,775 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Workhorse W22 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: On certain motorhome chassis equipped with bosch zops, the pads can drag on the rotor surface due to the pin slide.
Risk: A hang up or lock up may cause the calipers to over heat and not allow the driver to stop safely. This could cause overheating of the brake calipers which could result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect, repair and replace according to the procedure developed by bosch (see campaign 03e064000). The recall began on august 1, 2004. Owners should contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Overheating disc brake caliper (EA07016) — opened Nov 16, 2007, closed Aug 19, 2009, led to recall 09V110000.
- Overheating front and rear brakes (EA03003) — opened Apr 9, 2003, closed Mar 3, 2004, led to recall 04V019000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2002 Workhorse W22 Chassis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed. Additionally, the ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V110000 (Service…
We just purchased this motorhome and during my investigation for various repairs found there were 2 recalls on this coach. Only 1st of the 2 of the recalls was addressed with the 2nd recall being a more intense modification of the 1st. I am now trying to find out how to get the 2nd recall…
1) the manufacture, winnebago industries, equipped the driver "cockpit" of the vehicle with thermopane windows with an identified weakness. The seals in the windows are inadequate to maintain seal integrity, thus allowing air infiltration. Said air infiltration caused fogging of the glass, and an…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 workhorse w22. The contact stated that the abs warning indicator flashed and remained illuminated. In addition, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard, creating the risk of a potential crash. The contact had to apply force to the brake pedal to stop…
2002 damon intruder on a 2002 workhorse w22 chassis. Consumer states defective calipers and seeks reimbursement for repairs *tgw the consumer stated the rotors, seals, pads and hoses also had to be replaced. The consumer believed the defective calipers caused damage to the other brake components…
Other Workhorse W22 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 W22 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 W22 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 W22 | 4 | 1 |
| 2007 W22 | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 W22 | 8 | 3 |
| 2005 W22 | 21 | 3 |
| 2004 W22 | 92 | 2 |
| 2003 W22 | 113 | 1 |
| 2002 | 67 | 2 |
| 2001 W22 | 10 | 3 |
| 2000 W22 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Workhorse W22?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 62 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Workhorse W22?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Workhorse W22 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other W22 model years, the 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.