2003 Workhorse W22 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2003 Workhorse W22, 94% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 22,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “chassis consumer” (16% of reports).
- 106service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 22,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $2,350typical repair cost reported by owners
- 41%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 17 of 106 complaints (16%)
- Brake calipers: mentioned in 10 of 106 complaints (9%)
- Motor home: mentioned in 10 of 106 complaints (9%)
- Writes regarding: mentioned in 7 of 106 complaints (7%)
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 2003 Workhorse W22 at $2,350, and half of them between $1,700 and $3,700.
Based on 12 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2007–2010), 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 71 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 106 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 8 a fire.
Workhorse W22 service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2003 Workhorse W22s have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 106 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 2003 Workhorse W22 (94% of the 113 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 2003 Workhorse W22 service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall 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 22,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2003 Workhorse W22?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,350 (half paid between $1,700 and $3,700), from 12 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2003 Workhorse W22?
The most frequent phrase is “chassis consumer”, in 17 of 106 complaints, followed by “brake calipers” (10).
See all 2003 Workhorse W22 problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all W22 years.