2002 Workhorse W22 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2002 Workhorse W22, 93% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 28,147 miles. The words owners use most often: “chassis consumer” (15% of reports).
- 62service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 28,147median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $4,650typical repair cost reported by owners
- 43%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Chassis consumer: mentioned in 9 of 62 complaints (15%)
- Motor home: mentioned in 6 of 62 complaints (10%)
- Holiday rambler: mentioned in 5 of 62 complaints (8%)
- Calipers rotors: mentioned in 5 of 62 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes, hydraulic repair on the 2002 Workhorse W22 at $4,650, and half of them between $3,100 and $5,150.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2011), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 42 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 62 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 6 a fire.
Workhorse W22 service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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…
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…
Non-availability of parts, nhtsa recall # ea02035. I have tried to make an appt w/an authorized workhorse chassis service center. The two centers nearest me have had the caliper kits on order for the longest time. I feel that workhorse custom chassis is dragging their feet when supplying the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2002 Workhorse W22s have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 2002 Workhorse W22 (93% of the 67 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Workhorse W22 service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 28,147 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2002 Workhorse W22?
Owners report a typical cost of $4,650 (half paid between $3,100 and $5,150), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2002 Workhorse W22?
The most frequent phrase is “chassis consumer”, in 9 of 62 complaints, followed by “motor home” (6).
See all 2002 Workhorse W22 problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all W22 years.