2003 Workhorse W22 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other W22 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 113 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Workhorse W22. That is the most of any W22 model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (106 complaints, 94%), typically at around 22,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 8 fires. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 113owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 | 106 | 94% | 22,000 | “chassis consumer” (16%) | $2,350 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | 39,625 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 2% | 33,145 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 2% | 1,550 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 1,550 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 10,800 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 11,119 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Workhorse W22 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Overheating disc brake caliper (EA07016) — opened Nov 16, 2007, closed Aug 19, 2009, led to recall 09V110000.
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 2003 Workhorse W22. The contact stated that upon stopping the motorhome in her driveway, her husband discovered a bluish-black color smoke emitting from underneath the vehicle. The rear passenger side brake caliper had caught fire and the contact's husband was able to extinguish…
Navistar is recalling.....there's a recall to replace all four calipers but they won't replace the rotors all four of them are cracked from overheating because of the calipers hanging up . This recall is for a workhorse w22 chassis.
Rear calipers were replaced on recall with rebuilt calipers. After less than 500 miles the right rear caliper blew out all brake fluid resulting in complete loss of brakes. This happened 40 miles from home on a state road.
2003 newmar mountain aire motorhome on a 2003 workhorse w22 chassis. Consumer writes in regards to workhorse brake system recall *tgw the consumer stated in may of 2009, he received an interim notice warning about a possible problem with the workhorse system. The noticed stated there was a…
2003 workhorse w22 chassis. Consumer writes to inquire about recalls *tgw the consumer stated the anti-lock brake light illuminated twice and the repair shop replaced the wheel sensors. Also, the front brake pads and rotors were replaced. The consumer stated he received a pending recall notice for…
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 | 113 | 1 |
| 2002 W22 | 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 2003 Workhorse W22?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 106 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Workhorse W22?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.